Explorer Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Explorer ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.871 N,12 35.599 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.947850
  • Longitude: 12.593317
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name EXPLORER II
Length 57.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H1160/59 23.6.71 WK 11.8 MTRS IN 545654N, 123536E MARKED BY G CAN BUOY GP.FL(2)G.10S CLOSE ENE. (DANISH NM 671(T)/71). - NM 960T/71. H1160/59 27.1.72 BUOY REMOVED FROM WK 11.8MTRS IN 545654N, 123536E. (DANISH NM 1412, 1470/71). INS AS WK 6.2FMS. - NM 253/72. 31.3.77 AMEND WK 11.8MTRS. NC 2365. 10.7.80 SHOWN AS SW 11.8MTRS ON DANISH 187. HH100/351/09 29.6.95 LIES ON A CHALKY BOTTOM, THE BOW IS EMBEDDED IN THE SEABED WITH THE REST SITTING IN A HOLE SCOURED OUT BY THE WRECK. IT STANDS 4MTRS PROUD LYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE AND IS ABOUT 60MTRS IN LENGTH. (EXERCISE BUOYANT DIAMOND). SEP 2015/000243843 2.12.15 SHOWN AS WK 16.6MTRS IN 5456.871N, 1235.599E [WGD] ON DK4GSMON [ED42.2, DTD 11.11.15]. AMEND TO DW 16.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, IN A SCOUR HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.871 N,12 35.599 E
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FAQ

Where is the EXPLORER II wreck located?

The EXPLORER II wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.871 N,12 35.599 E.

How deep is the EXPLORER II and where exactly is it located?

The EXPLORER II lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.871 N,12 35.599 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPLORER II?

The seabed around the EXPLORER II lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EXPLORER II discovered?

The wreck of the EXPLORER II was discovered in 1971.

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