Wilhelm 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wilhelm 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.661 N,7 41.102 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.061017
  • Longitude: 7.685033
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILHELM 3
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck named WILHELM 3 is located at coordinates 54 3.661 N, 7 41.102 E in the North Sea. Survey history and depth updates from the UK Hydrographic Office and German nautical notices show that the least depth over the obstruction has changed over time due to shifting seabed conditions and surveys, with recent German nautical charts recording a depth of 33 meters.

Surveying Details

H3150/69 29.12.71 SW 26.4MTRS [14FMS 2FT] IN 540342N, 074117E. (HAMBURG NM 4394/71). BR STD. HH328/520/01 26.10.92 NOW SW 33.9MTRS IN 540344N, 074109E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)3/36/92). BR STD. HH328/520/03 5.9.95 AMEND BY NM. - NM 3390/95. 10.3.03 SHOWN IN 5403.684N, 0741.073E [WGD] ON GERMAN 3 [5TH EDN 1998]. NE 1875. 12.1.12 SHOWN AS WK 35.5MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. SEP 2014/000038111 26.2.14 NOW SW 33MTRS. (GERMAN NM 8/3/14). 18.6.15 SHOWN AS SW 33MTRS IN 5403.684N, 0741.073E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103. (EDN 9, DTD 27/3/15). NCA.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the WILHELM 3 wreck located?

The WILHELM 3 wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.661 N,7 41.102 E.

How deep is the WILHELM 3 and where exactly is it located?

The WILHELM 3 lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 3.661 N,7 41.102 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILHELM 3?

The seabed around the WILHELM 3 lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WILHELM 3 discovered?

The wreck of the WILHELM 3 was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the WILHELM 3?

The WILHELM 3 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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