Goteburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Goteburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 55.448 N,15 17.736 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.924133
  • Longitude: 15.295600
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GOTEBURG
Flag SE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3743/62 20.9.62 SUNK IN 555524N, 151800E [STO]. LEAST DEPTH 118FT. (SWEDISH NM 1026/62). CHART AS NDW. R/S. H3743/62 11.1.63 MARKED BY G SPAR BUOY, G FLAG, LAID ABOUT 400MTRS SW OF WK. (SWEDISH NM 1495/62). NCA. H3176/59 10.9.65 SHOWN WITH G SPAR BUOY CLOSE SW ON SWEDISH 821. LC 2371. H2480/75 8.9.77 BUOY MOVED TO 555536N, 151854E [STO]. (SWEDISH NM 1414/77). R/S. H2480/75 17.10.77 BUOY POSN NOW 555512N, 151736E [STO]. (SWEDISH NM 1579/77). R/S. 28.1.81 BUOY NOW S CARD SPAR BUOY. NE 2360. H2753/80 27.6.89 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SWEDISH NM 787/89). G/S. 22.1.04 NOW SHOWN IN 5555.40N, 1517.80E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 821 [2003 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2857. SEP 2013/000158043 9.9.13 SHOWN AS WK 38MTRS IN 5555.446N, 1517.731E [WGD] ON SE4CHWO [EDN 20.2]. SEP 2016/000126344 7.11.16 SHOWN AS NDW IN 5555.409N, 1517.803E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 74. [ED 5, COR TO 12.4.16]. AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

FORMER DESTROYER, USED AS TARGET VESSEL. SUNK FOLLOWING FIRINGS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 55.448 N,15 17.736 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOTEBURG wreck located?

The GOTEBURG wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.448 N,15 17.736 E.

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

The GOTEBURG lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.448 N,15 17.736 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTEBURG?

The seabed around the GOTEBURG lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GOTEBURG discovered?

The wreck of the GOTEBURG was discovered in 1962.

What country did the GOTEBURG belong to?

The GOTEBURG belonged to SE.