Edith Howaldt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Edith howaldt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 14.97 N,9 29.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.249500
  • Longitude: 9.498500
Water Depth 680 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDITH HOWALDT
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Tonnage 2067
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3737/69 17.11.45 SCUTTLED 17.11.45 WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL WARFARE AMMUNITION. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). PROBABLY SUNK IN SKAGERRAK. LOADED AT FLENSBURG (KIEL). H4169/87 13.11.90 SANK SW (?SE) OF ARENDAL ON 17.10.45. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 14.97 N,9 29.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the EDITH HOWALDT wreck located?

The EDITH HOWALDT wreck is located at coordinates 58 14.97 N,9 29.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EDITH HOWALDT?

The seabed around the EDITH HOWALDT lies at approximately 680 meters deep.

When did the EDITH HOWALDT sink?

The EDITH HOWALDT sank on Oct 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EDITH HOWALDT discovered?

The wreck of the EDITH HOWALDT was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EDITH HOWALDT belong to?

The EDITH HOWALDT belonged to DE.

What cargo was the EDITH HOWALDT carrying?

The EDITH HOWALDT was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EDITH HOWALDT?

The EDITH HOWALDT had a tonnage of 2067 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDITH HOWALDT?

The EDITH HOWALDT is classified as a steam ship.