Erika Schunemann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erika schunemann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 59.97 N,8 59.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.999500
  • Longitude: 8.998500
Water Depth 560 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERIKA SCHUNEMANN
Type steam ship
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4169/87 13.11.90 H4169/87 13.11.90 SCUTTLED 17.10.45 S OF ARENDAL. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. (DODS LISTS VESSEL WITH THIS NAME - 1177GRT, 226 X 34 X 15FT - SUNK BY RUSSIAN A/C 14.12.44 AT LIBAU. POSSIBLY COULD HAVE BEEN REFLOATED AND THEN USED FOR DISPOSAL OF CW AMMUNITION).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

?SCUTTLED.

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN wreck located?

The ERIKA SCHUNEMANN wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.97 N,8 59.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN?

The seabed around the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN lies at approximately 560 meters deep.

When did the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN sink?

The ERIKA SCHUNEMANN sank on Oct 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN discovered?

The wreck of the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN carrying?

The ERIKA SCHUNEMANN was carrying armament,chemicals.

What type of wreck is the ERIKA SCHUNEMANN?

The ERIKA SCHUNEMANN is classified as a steam ship.