German Empire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
German empire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.22 N,7 38.531 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.787000
  • Longitude: 7.642183
Wreck Depth 1.1 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERMAN EMPIRE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers E CARD SPAR BUOY
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2019

Surveying Details

H1235/26 WK SHOWN IN 534718N, 073842E DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H665/30 22.5.30 WK IN 534720N, 073702E, MARKED BY BUOY. (GERMAN NM 1316/30) H6325/33 4.11.33 POSN NOW 534724N, 073833E, OR 66.5DEGS, 9.4M FROM BALTRUM BN. (GERMAN NM 3305/33) BR STD. H03101/44 23.8.44 SHOWN AS STRANDED NO LONGER BUOYED ON GERMAN CHARTS. - FNM 1783/44. H4094/46 13.8.46 NOW DW. (HAMBURG NM 565/46) BR STD. H4094/46 24.12.47 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 2171/47) H4094/46 6.11.51 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 1.2MTRS [0FMS 4FT] IN 534720N, 073834E. (HAMBURG NM 3282/51) BR STD. H1166/55 17.7.56 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2.4MTRS, WITH G BUOY CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 2144/55) - NM 1944/55. H3017/56 6.5.57 BUOY MOVED CLOSE E OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 902/57) - NM 1003/57. H4241/62 10.5.65 BUOY MOVED CLOSE W OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 1079/65) - NM 929/65. H4745/62 25.1.76 SWEPT CLEAR AT 1.4MTRS [0FMS 4FT] IN 534718N, 073834E [EUR], WITH BUOY CLOSE E. (HAMBURG NMS 2988-4606/75) BR STD. H1271/75 29.9.78 W CARD SPAR BUOY LAID, E BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 3248/78) BR STD. H4406/76 2.4.86 NOW MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY CLOSE E. (HAMBURG NM 912/86) BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the GERMAN EMPIRE wreck located?

The GERMAN EMPIRE wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.22 N,7 38.531 E.

How deep is the GERMAN EMPIRE and where exactly is it located?

The GERMAN EMPIRE lies at a depth of about 1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.22 N,7 38.531 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMAN EMPIRE?

The seabed around the GERMAN EMPIRE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GERMAN EMPIRE discovered?

The wreck of the GERMAN EMPIRE was discovered in 1930.

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