Dortmund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dortmund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.25 N,2 44.321 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.220833
  • Longitude: 2.738683
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORTMUND
Type trawler
Flag DE
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,004.0,
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1085/64 12.5.64 DW IN 511320N, 024424E [EUR]. POSSIBLY THE WRECK OF 'BALANDBANK'. (OSTEND NM 9/102/64). - NM 914/64. H1085/64 25.8.64 NOW WK 3MTRS [1FM 4FT]. (OSTEND NM 16/173/64). BR STD. 2.1.73 AMEND WK 3.1MTRS. NC 125. H1310/88/18 25.3.88 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF GERMAN ARMED TRAWLER DORTMUND. FOR'D PART LIES ON EVEN KEEL BUT REMAINDER IS VERY BROKEN UP. FRENCH 75MM GUN FOUND AND AUSTRIAN AMMUNITION. ALSO FRENCH AMMO DATED 1928. (J COULON, 10.3.88). H1310/88/28 10.6.88 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE DORTMUND [EX DUTCH FV DE HOOP]. LIES E/W BUT NOT MUCH IS LEFT. BOW SECTION, WITH GUN, IS HIGHEST POINT. A FEW PLATES REMAIN STANDING PROUD AND MUCH DECKING IS LEVEL WITH SEABED. LEAST DEPTH IS ABOUT 4MTRS WITH A SCOUR TO 9MTRS AT W END. (D TERMOTE, 15.5.88). HH342/710/01 15.12.92 NOW WK SW 3.0MTRS IN 511318.3N, 024422.9E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 187/92). BR STD. 29.10.93 WK SW 3MTRS SHOWN ON BELGIUM 101 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 8.2.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.0MTRS IN 5113.250N, 0244.303E [WGD] ON BELGIAN [INT 1480] [JUN '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1873. SEP 2010/000138707 18.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 2.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5113.250N, 0244.321E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

General Comments

LITTLE REMAINS, HIGH POINT IS BOW WITH GUN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.25 N,2 44.321 E
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FAQ

Where is the DORTMUND wreck located?

The DORTMUND wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.25 N,2 44.321 E.

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

The DORTMUND lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.25 N,2 44.321 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DORTMUND?

The seabed around the DORTMUND lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DORTMUND discovered?

The wreck of the DORTMUND was discovered in 1964.

What country did the DORTMUND belong to?

The DORTMUND belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the DORTMUND?

The DORTMUND is classified as a trawler.

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