Frauenlob Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Frauenlob Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 17.084 N,5 53.622 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.284733
  • Longitude: 5.893700
Wreck Depth 44.27 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRAUENLOB
Type light cruiser
Flag DE
Length 100 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 104.8
Sonar Width 18.5
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 85
Tonnage 2715
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1916
Scour Dimensions 020.0,,001.5,265
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2021

Surveying Details

H3468/20 SUNK IN 561900N, 054600E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H315/27 12.2.27 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1916) IN 561930N, 054600E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 2182B. 3.11.55 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) LC 2181. 31.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 561935N, 054615E [EUR] ON DANISH FISHERIES CHART 5604 [REC'D 9.8.65]. NCA. 12.1.84 NDW SHOWN IN 561930N, 054600E [EUR] ON DANISH 93 (INT 1044) [OCT'83 EDN]. HH100/351/04 29.7.91 DIVED ON IN 561707N, 055259E BY DANISH DIVERS IN 1990. REGULARLY FISHED. POSN CONSIDERED LIKELY TO BE VERY ACCURATE. (BATTLE OF JUTLAND - 75TH ANNIVERSARY EXPED. REPORT 3.7.91). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.11.01 LIES IN 5617.110N, 0553.730E [WGD]. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000111115 22.7.15 EXAM'D 6.6.15 IN 5617.084N, 0553.622E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 48MTRS. LENGTH 104.8MTRS, WIDTH 18.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 085/265 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 20MTRS, DEPTH 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 265. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (HMS ECHO, SNT 03/15). AMEND NDW TO 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16]. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS PART OF GERMAN 4TH SCOUTING GROUP DURING BATTLE OF JUTLAND. WHEN CLOSELY ENGAGED BY BRITISH 2ND LIGHT CRUISER SQUADRON, SHE WAS SUNK BY A TORPEDO FIRED BY HMS SOUTHAMPTON. THERE WERE NO SURVIVORS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 17.084 N,5 53.622 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRAUENLOB wreck located?

The FRAUENLOB wreck is located at coordinates 56 17.084 N,5 53.622 E.

How deep is the FRAUENLOB and where exactly is it located?

The FRAUENLOB lies at a depth of about 44.27 meters and is located at coordinates 56 17.084 N,5 53.622 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRAUENLOB?

The seabed around the FRAUENLOB lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the FRAUENLOB sink?

The FRAUENLOB sank on May 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FRAUENLOB discovered?

The wreck of the FRAUENLOB was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FRAUENLOB belong to?

The FRAUENLOB belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the FRAUENLOB?

The FRAUENLOB had a tonnage of 2715 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRAUENLOB?

The FRAUENLOB is classified as a light cruiser.

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