Danevirke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Danevirke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 13.947 N,4 16.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.232450
  • Longitude: -4.268033
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANEVIRKE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 73.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

SUNK IN THE CHANNEL ENTRANCE, 10M OFF USHANT. (LL WW1). H1690/19 POSN 491400N, 041600W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 15.7.76 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5069 [1975 EDN]. 9.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 9.3.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 72MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 72MTRS IN 4913.947N, 0416.082W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003 CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION). NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN CHANNEL ENTRANCE, 10M OFF USHANT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GIBRALTAR. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the DANEVIRKE wreck located?

The DANEVIRKE wreck is located at coordinates 49 13.947 N,4 16.082 W.

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

The DANEVIRKE lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 49 13.947 N,4 16.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DANEVIRKE?

The seabed around the DANEVIRKE lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the DANEVIRKE sink?

The DANEVIRKE sank on Jan 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DANEVIRKE discovered?

The wreck of the DANEVIRKE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DANEVIRKE belong to?

The DANEVIRKE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the DANEVIRKE carrying?

The DANEVIRKE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DANEVIRKE?

The DANEVIRKE had a tonnage of 1431 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANEVIRKE?

The DANEVIRKE is classified as a steam ship.

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