Erna Oldendorff Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Erna oldendorff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
47 15.669 N,2 12.379 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 47.261150
- Longitude: -2.206317
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| Wreck Depth |
9.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ERNA OLDENDORFF |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
88.4 m |
| Width |
12.8 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
2095 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 11, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 11, 2011 |
Surveying Details
H6035/45 9.1.46 ST IN 471542N, 021225W MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW. (PARIS NM 2891/45). - NM 4205/45. H4087/45 5.3.47 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 4 400 47). - NM 586/47. 6.1.48 SHOWN AS DWP, LYING NE/SW, ON FRENCH 4882. AMENDED TO DWP, LYING NE/SW, IN 471540N, 021222W. NE 2989. H6035/45 26.6.53 LEAST DEPTH 9.5MTRS [5FMS 1FT]. (PARIS NM 51 14 21). NE 2989. H6067/56 16.2.66 SHOWN AS WK 9.5MTRS ON FRENCH 4882 & FRENCH 4902. BR STD. 29.5.81 SHOWN AS WK 8.9MTRS 'EMMA OLDENDORF' ON FRENCH 6797. 28.9.81 SHOWN AS WK 8.9MTRS [4FMS 5FT] IN 471543.3N, 021218W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6493 [1981 EDN]. NC 2989. 26.9.85 WK OF SS 'EM OLDENDORF' IN 471543.3N, 021218W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 8.9MTRS [4.75FMS] IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85). BR STD. H1271/88 5.1.89 SHOWN AS WK 8.7MTRS ON FRENCH 6493 [1988 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572029). AMENDED TO WK 8.7MTRS. BR STD. 20.2.96 SHOWN AS WK 8.3MTRS ON FRENCH 6797 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 21.7.06 [WGD] POSN: 4715.669N, 0212.379W. BA 2989 [INT 1841] [3RD EDN, DEC'05]. SEP 2011/000180122 11.10.11 NOW WK 9.7MTRS. (FRENCH NM 39/4/11).
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1900 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO, WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT AT ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY EGON OLDENDORFF. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
47 15.669 N,2 12.379 W
Erna Oldendorff on Wreck Map
Erna Oldendorff Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ERNA OLDENDORFF wreck located?
The ERNA OLDENDORFF wreck is located at coordinates 47 15.669 N,2 12.379 W.
How deep is the ERNA OLDENDORFF and where exactly is it located?
The ERNA OLDENDORFF lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 47 15.669 N,2 12.379 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ERNA OLDENDORFF?
The seabed around the ERNA OLDENDORFF lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the ERNA OLDENDORFF sink?
The ERNA OLDENDORFF sank on Aug 11, 1941.
When was the wreck of the ERNA OLDENDORFF discovered?
The wreck of the ERNA OLDENDORFF was discovered in 1945.
What country did the ERNA OLDENDORFF belong to?
The ERNA OLDENDORFF belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the ERNA OLDENDORFF?
The ERNA OLDENDORFF had a tonnage of 2095 tons.
What type of wreck is the ERNA OLDENDORFF?
The ERNA OLDENDORFF is classified as a steam ship.