Bernlef Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bernlef Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 9.96 N,12 6.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.166000
  • Longitude: 12.115500
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BERNLEF
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 92.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2800
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2016

Surveying Details

13.3.72 POSN 561000N, 120754E. GERMAN AMMUNITIONS SHIP BURNLEF SANK WHILE UNLOADING AMMUNITION. CARGO SPREAD ABOUT 1 SQ MILE, WITH PROBABLY 2-300 TONS LEFT BEHIND. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 610207). CHART AS PROHIBITED AREA MARKED BY BUOYS. SEP 2016/000132285 30.8.16 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 102 [ED 13, COR TO 27.5.16] AND DK4KATGS [ED48.6, DTD 20.4.16]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK OFF N ZEALAND, DENMARK AFTER AN EXPLOSION. (MINED OR EXPLOSION OF CARGO UNKNOWN). (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).

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FAQ

Where is the BERNLEF wreck located?

The BERNLEF wreck is located at coordinates 56 9.96 N,12 6.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERNLEF?

The seabed around the BERNLEF lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the BERNLEF sink?

The BERNLEF sank on Aug 14, 1945.

When was the wreck of the BERNLEF discovered?

The wreck of the BERNLEF was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BERNLEF belong to?

The BERNLEF belonged to DE.

What cargo was the BERNLEF carrying?

The BERNLEF was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the BERNLEF?

The BERNLEF had a tonnage of 2800 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERNLEF?

The BERNLEF is classified as a steam ship.

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