Desdemona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Desdemona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 13.734 N,12 11.406 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.228900
  • Longitude: 12.190100
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DESDEMONA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 78.6 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1305
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H1207/44 24.5.44 DW WITH BUOY IN 561346N, 121137E. INS DW WITH G SPAR CLOSE E. - NM1052/44. SUBSEQUENT CHARTING AMENDMENTS MADE IN SAME FILE BY NM'S 3619/45, 1472/48, 2894/48. H1207/44 9.11.45 LEAST DEPTH 7FMS. (COPENHAGEN NM 1853/45). H1207/44 7.7.48 LEAST DEPTH 6FMS 4FT. (COPENHAGEN NM 1101/48). H1207/44 1.5.49 LEAST DEPTH 8FMS. BUOY REMOVED. (COPENHAGEN NM 2099/48). H1207/44 21.11.57 LEAST DEPTH 13FMS. H6509/82 22.3.84 LEAST DEPTH NOW 24.6MTRS IN 561346N, 121129E. (COPENHAGEN NM 219/84). AMEND WK 24.5MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5613.734N, 1211.406E.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (DANISH WK RECORDS). PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SKIEN. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 13.734 N,12 11.406 E
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FAQ

Where is the DESDEMONA wreck located?

The DESDEMONA wreck is located at coordinates 56 13.734 N,12 11.406 E.

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

The DESDEMONA lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 13.734 N,12 11.406 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DESDEMONA?

The seabed around the DESDEMONA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the DESDEMONA sink?

The DESDEMONA sank on Mar 4, 1944.

When was the wreck of the DESDEMONA discovered?

The wreck of the DESDEMONA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the DESDEMONA belong to?

The DESDEMONA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the DESDEMONA?

The DESDEMONA had a tonnage of 1305 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESDEMONA?

The DESDEMONA is classified as a steam ship.

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