Grosser Kurfurst Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Grosser kurfurst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.833 N,3 11.124 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.897217
  • Longitude: -3.185400
Wreck Depth 29.21 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GROSSER KURFURST
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 176.8 m
Width 29.6 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 142
Sonar Width 40
Tonnage 25390
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 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025
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Surveying Details

H8464/19 DWP (1919), LEAST DEPTH 5FMS, SHOWN IN 585352N, 031006W ON SURVEY [C7953]. INS AS DWP 5FMS (1919). BR STD. H62229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729. NM TO BRING SCALES INTO LINE. - NM 1523/23. H5373/31 25.7.31 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK IS NOW 6.25FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5326/33 29.6.34 WILL POSSIBLY BE SALVED. SOLD TO METAL INDUSTRIES LTD. H3348/35 20.8.35 NO WORK PROCEEDING YET (20.8.35), BUT WRECK MENTIONED IN LETTER IN H3348/35. (KHM INVERGORDON). H2294/37 16.4.37 OPERATION COMMENCED. (KHM INVERGORDON). - TNM 585/37. H2294/37 5.5.38 RECOMMEND POSN BE CHARTED AS FOUL ANCHORAGE. (KHM INVERGORDON). AMENDED TO FOUL ANCHORAGE (1938) - NM 947/38. H2294/37 20.5.38 NOW DISPERSED OFF LYNESS. (METAL INDUSTRIES LTD). 29.4.38 RAISED 29.4.38. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S.C. GEORGE). 16.10.79 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 LOCATED BY M/B IN LISTED POSN WHICH IS EAST END OF SCOUR. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). COVERED BY LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND'. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 08.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. CENTRED ON 5853.854N, 0311.169W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.21MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 142MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND FA 29.2MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 53.833 N,3 11.124 W
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FAQ

Where is the GROSSER KURFURST wreck located?

The GROSSER KURFURST wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.833 N,3 11.124 W.

How deep is the GROSSER KURFURST and where exactly is it located?

The GROSSER KURFURST lies at a depth of about 29.21 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.833 N,3 11.124 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GROSSER KURFURST?

The seabed around the GROSSER KURFURST lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the GROSSER KURFURST sink?

The GROSSER KURFURST sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the GROSSER KURFURST discovered?

The wreck of the GROSSER KURFURST was discovered in 1919.

What country did the GROSSER KURFURST belong to?

The GROSSER KURFURST belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GROSSER KURFURST?

The GROSSER KURFURST had a tonnage of 25390 tons.

What type of wreck is the GROSSER KURFURST?

The GROSSER KURFURST is classified as a battleship.

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