Gluckauf (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gluckauf (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.018 N,0 32.926 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.666967
  • Longitude: 0.548767
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 81 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1915
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2010

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M NE FROM SPURN HD. POSN 534000N, 003202E FOR FILING ONLY. H2026/39 20.6.60 SEARCH MADE, BUT NO TRACE FOUND. (TH, 6.3.39). NCA. H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND IN ABOVE POSN IN DCS3 AREA SEARCH. SEE WK [8926]. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-RONDO. BUILT 1912 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLAUCKAUF KOHLENHANDELSGES, MBH. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 199 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR ROSTOCK. SANK AFTER STRIKING THE WK OF KATRINA BULGARI OFFSHORE IN FOG. MOST OF CREW RECOVERED BY FRENCH-REGISTERED SS RHEA. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.018 N,0 32.926 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY)?

The GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1915 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY)?

The GLUCKAUF (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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