Anton Hammerbacher Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Anton hammerbacher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.917 N,2 53.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.265283
  • Longitude: 2.884817
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTON HAMMERBACHER
Type trawler
Length 43.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 394
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H7262/55 2.9.59 BUOY 280DEG 1.1 CAB FROM DW IN POSN 511559N, 025302E. (OSTEND NM25/120/55). NCA. H7262/55 2.9.59 SALVAGE BUOYS LAID. (OSTEND NM11/62/56(T). H7262/55 2.9.59 DEPTH OVER WK 4FT. (OSTEND NM9/47/57). NCA. H7262/55 28.11.60 SALVAGE OPERATIONS FINISHED. WK NOW NON DANGEROUS IN POSN 511557N, 025309E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 22/157/60). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1310/88/16 24.3.88 THIS IS DEFINITELY THE WK OF ANTON HAMMERBACHER. (R VERPOORTE, 9.2.88). 17.6.93 POSN NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIUM 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD, SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN IN 5115.917N, 0253.089E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

SANK UNDER TOW FOLLOWING A COLLISION NEAR NOORDHINDER LTV WITH GERMAN M TRAWLER MEERSBURG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.917 N,2 53.089 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANTON HAMMERBACHER wreck located?

The ANTON HAMMERBACHER wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.917 N,2 53.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTON HAMMERBACHER?

The seabed around the ANTON HAMMERBACHER lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ANTON HAMMERBACHER sink?

The ANTON HAMMERBACHER sank on Nov 23, 1955.

When was the wreck of the ANTON HAMMERBACHER discovered?

The wreck of the ANTON HAMMERBACHER was discovered in 1955.

What was the tonnage of the ANTON HAMMERBACHER?

The ANTON HAMMERBACHER had a tonnage of 394 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTON HAMMERBACHER?

The ANTON HAMMERBACHER is classified as a trawler.

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