Christel Vinnen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Christel vinnen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.115 N,6 21.621 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.785250
  • Longitude: 6.360350
Wreck Depth 17.9 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTEL VINNEN
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 78 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1874
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 25.11.52 DW IN 534623N, 062109E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H902/56 13.2.56 NOW WK 13MTRS [7FMS] IN 534714N, 062145E. (HAMBURG NM 4538/55]. - NM 362/56. H1852/58 12.6.59 SHOWN IN 534714N, 062200E ON GERMAN 87. NE 3761. H5191/69 7.10.69 SHOWN IN 534720N, 062136E ON NM BLOCK FOR GERMAN 50. BR STD. H964/65 14.10.70 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.3MTRS [7FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3728/70). BR STD. H5424/69 29.10.70 POSN NOW 534711N, 062138E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, INT.Q.G.13S, 100MTRS E. (HAMBURG NM 3847/70). BR STD. H5424/69 26.11.70 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, Q.FL.G, LAID 100MTRS W. (HAMBURG NM 4323/70). BR STD. H5424/69 24.8.71 SALVAGE OPS. BUOY TEMPORARILY MOVED ABOUT 300MTRS W OF FORMER POSN. (HAMBURG TNMS 2748/71 & 2924/71) NCA YET. H5424/69 1.10.71 NOW WK SW 17.8MTRS [7FMS 1FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HYDRODIENT 16.9.71 & HAMBURG NM 3682/71). NAVEAM 382/71 ISSUED. NE 3761. 18.10.76 SHOWN AS A GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN 87 [1974 EDN]. NCA. 31.1.85 POSN GIVEN AS 534712N, 062139E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS) NCA. H4642/87 7.12.87 POSN NOW 534706N, 062153E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)87/42/87). BR STD. 6.9.89 SHOWN AS WK SW 18.7MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [APR '88 EDN]. NE 1405. HH328/352/01 31.10.89 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.8MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 623/89). NE 1405. 11.10.07 SHOWN IN 5347.060N, 0621.803E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 16.4.15 SHOWN AS WK 17.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5347.060N, 0621.803E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015]. SEP 2015/000166272 31.7.15 AMEND WK TO SW 17.9MTRS IN 5347.115, 0624.621E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 31/339/15). NFA, RETAIN 17.4MTRS FROM GERMAN 87.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1922 BY F KRUMP. OIL ENGINE OF 190 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F A VINNEN. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT NORTH OF E FRISIAN ISLANDS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTEL VINNEN wreck located?

The CHRISTEL VINNEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.115 N,6 21.621 E.

How deep is the CHRISTEL VINNEN and where exactly is it located?

The CHRISTEL VINNEN lies at a depth of about 17.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.115 N,6 21.621 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTEL VINNEN?

The seabed around the CHRISTEL VINNEN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTEL VINNEN sink?

The CHRISTEL VINNEN sank on Mar 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTEL VINNEN discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTEL VINNEN was discovered in 1952.

What country did the CHRISTEL VINNEN belong to?

The CHRISTEL VINNEN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTEL VINNEN?

The CHRISTEL VINNEN had a tonnage of 1874 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTEL VINNEN?

The CHRISTEL VINNEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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