Franz Haniel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Franz haniel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.323 N,10 28.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.555383
  • Longitude: 10.471167
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2188
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2023

Surveying Details

H21836/45 31.8.45 WK 9.8MTRS [5FMS,2FT], IN 543324N, 102811E. MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE E, SHOWN ON GERMAN 30. NE 2117. H897/49 1.2.49 BUOY NO LONGER SHOWN ON GER 30. DELETE BUOY. NE 2117. H897/49 11.12.52 AMENDED TO WK 14.6MTRS [8FMS], IN 543324N, 102809E. (HAMBURG NM 3830/52). - NM 2565/52. H685/51 17.8.53 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM 2408/53). DELETE. BR STD. H1449/66 10.1.86 WK SW 17.1MTRS [9FMS 2FT], IN 543325N, 102821E. (HAMBURG NM 4999/85). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.323 N,10 28.27 E.

How deep is the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.323 N,10 28.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) sank on May 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY)?

The FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2188 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY)?

The FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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