Birthe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Birthe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30.963 N,9 44.924 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.516050
  • Longitude: 9.748733
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BIRTHE
Type cutter
Flag DK
Tonnage 9
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H5017/82 26.6.86 SMALL FV SUNK IN 553100N, 094500E APPROX, CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO SHIPPING. (LYNGBY RADIO NAV WARNING 086/86) NCA YET. H5017/82 15.7.86 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (DANISH NM 942(P)/86) NCA YET. H5017/82 15.9.86 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. WK WILL BE EXAMINED AS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS. (DANISH NM 1146/86) NCA YET. HH332/520/01 25.8.93 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM (16)21/31/93). [APPARENTLY NOT FOUND BY NETHERLANDS MINEHUNTERS]. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH332/520/01 9.9.93 REPD SUNK IN 553100N, 094500E APPROX. (DANISH NM 1254(P)/93) NCA YET, TEMPORARY INFORMATION ONLY. 4.10.96 NDW PA SHOWN IN 553057.5N, 094456E [WGD] ON DANISH [INT 1376] [1996 EDN]. NC 900. 30.9.15 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 5530.963N, 0944.924E [WGD] ON DK 4LILBN [ED39.5, DTD 22.9.15]. AMEND TO NDW PA IN REVISED POSN SEP 2016/000020683 28.2.16 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 5530.963N, 0944.924E [WGD] ON DK 4LILBN [ED41.3, DTD 19.1.16]. REINSTATED.

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FAQ

Where is the BIRTHE wreck located?

The BIRTHE wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.963 N,9 44.924 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRTHE?

The seabed around the BIRTHE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the BIRTHE sink?

The BIRTHE sank on Jun 8, 1986.

When was the wreck of the BIRTHE discovered?

The wreck of the BIRTHE was discovered in 1986.

What country did the BIRTHE belong to?

The BIRTHE belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the BIRTHE?

The BIRTHE had a tonnage of 9 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRTHE?

The BIRTHE is classified as a cutter.

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