Wolf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wolf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.123600
  • Longitude: 2.498400
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOLF
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 93 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 933
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0586/42 24.1.42 WK IN 510725N, 023020E, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE S. (BERLIN NM 89/41). NCA 30.8.78 DEPTH CHARGES AT STERN OF WK. (AV CHERBOURG NR 340). MARKED BY RED LT BUOY, QKFL, WITH RY FLAG. DISPERSING WK WITH EXPLOSIVE. (AV CHERBOURG NR 1259). NCA YET. H2981/78 6.3.79 WK 10.1MTRS IN 510729N, 022956E [EUR]. (FR NM 03 23 79 & 04 32 79). - NM 749/79. 21.10.81 SHOWN AS WK 10.1MTRS IN 510728N, 022958E [EUR] ON FR 6500 [4TH EDN - 1981). NCA. H1310/81/29 13.11.81 DESCRIBED AS LARGE WK, COVERED WITH NETS. NOT POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY. POSN GIVEN AS 510730N, 023006E. (J COULON, 3.11.81). H1310/81/33 4.12.81 LOCAL FISHERMAN RECOVERED ELECTRICAL FITTINGS WITH GERMAN MARKINGS FROM THIS WK. (J COULON, 20.11.81). PROBABLY SAME WK REFERRED TO IN H0586/42 - BERLIN NM 89/41. H1310/84/4 21.2.84 IDENTIFIED AS GERMAN TORPEDO BOAT 'WOLF'. LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE, HEADING N. FOREPART FROM AFT OF BRIDGE, INCLUDING 105MM GUN, STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. STERN PART MUCH DAMAGED BY FRENCH NAVY A FEW YEARS AGO. TWO TORPEDOES STILL IN TUBES. (J COULON, 31.1.84). 28.1.85 WK 10.1MTRS SHOWN IN 510728N, 023001E [EUR] ON FR 6652. NE 323. 16.8.85 DESCRIBED AS GERMAN MINELAYER. EXAM'D IN 510728N, 022959E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS. (ANNALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES). 18.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873 [MLS], NOW LARGEST SCALE. 14.11.11 SHOWN AS WK 10.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5107.416N, 0229.904E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11].
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHEN RETURNING FROM MINING OPERATION RENATE OFF DOVER. (J COULON).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, BOWS N, STERN BADLY DAMAGED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E
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FAQ

Where is the WOLF wreck located?

The WOLF wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E.

How deep is the WOLF and where exactly is it located?

The WOLF lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WOLF?

The seabed around the WOLF lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the WOLF sink?

The WOLF sank on Jan 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the WOLF discovered?

The wreck of the WOLF was discovered in 1941.

What country did the WOLF belong to?

The WOLF belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the WOLF?

The WOLF had a tonnage of 933 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOLF?

The WOLF is classified as a torpedo boat.

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