Friedrich Der Grosse Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Friedrich der grosse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.843 N,3 10.968 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.897383
  • Longitude: -3.182800
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 171.9 m
Width 29 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 24380
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP (1919), LEAST DEPTH 7.5FMS, SHOWN IN 585352N, 031103W ON SURVEY [C7953]. INS AS DWP 7.5FMS (1919). BR STD. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729. NM TO BRING SCALES INTO LINE. - NM 1523/23. H3348/35 20.8.35 NO WORK PROCEEDING YET BUT WRECK MENTIONED IN LETTER IN H3348/35. (KHM INVERGORDON). H1696/36 9.3.36 BUOYS LAID. - TNM 485/36. H1696/36 28.5.36 INFO RE SALVAGE. - TNM 1032/36. H2294/37 8.5.37 POSN NOW FOUL. (KHM INVERGORDON HN 2/37). AMENDED TO FOUL. - NM 808/37. 29.4.37 RAISED 29.4.37. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S.C. GEORGE). 17.10.79 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL GROUND. NC 35. 29.1.05 LEGEND: 'FOUL GROUND' SHOWN BETWEEN ON 5953.804N, 0310.231W [WGD] ON BA 35 [EDN 5 DTD 27.3.03]. 7.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AMEND DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 10.6.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

SEE CHART FOR LIMITS OF LEGEND

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FAQ

Where is the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE wreck located?

The FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.843 N,3 10.968 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE?

The seabed around the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE sink?

The FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE discovered?

The wreck of the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE belong to?

The FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE?

The FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE had a tonnage of 24380 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE?

The FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE is classified as a battleship.

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