Hanau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hanau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.122 N,10 28.259 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.518700
  • Longitude: 10.470983
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HANAU
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 137.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5892
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2023

Surveying Details

H2709/45 9.6.45 STRANDED WK IN 543111N, 102817E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1601/45. H751/46 15.3.46 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY OCC.G.4S CLOSE S. (HAMBURG NM 884/45). - NM 918/46. H751/46 31.12.46 LT BUOY AMENDED TO OCC.G.2S & BELL DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 4159/46. H751/46 17.12.47 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY FL.G.6S CLOSE N. (HAMBURG NM 2068/47). - NM 3248/47. H3245/49 21.7.49 AMENDED TO DW. (HAMBURG NM 895/49). - NM 1213/49. H3245/49 10.2.50 AMENDED TO DW (MASTS). (HAMBURG NM 78/50). BR STD. H3245/49 30.6.50 DELETE LEGEND (MASTS). (HAMBURG NM 959/50). BR STD. H685/51 20.6.53 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE. (HAMBURG NM 2007/53). NCA. H685/51 5.4.54 AMENDED TO WK 12.8MTRS [7FMS]. BUOYS REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 247/58). - NM 761/54. H685/51 14.4.59 AMENDED TO WK SW 10.5MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4826/58). - NM 420/59. H3245/49 26.8.64 AMENDED TO WK SW 12.0MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3042/64). BR STD. 4.3.69 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.0 MTRS IN 543107N, 102817E GERMAN 32,43. NC 33. SEP 2015/000077455 15.4.16 WK SW 12.4MTRS IN 5431.122N, 1028.259E [WGD] SHOWN IN GERMAN 30. [ED 13, CORR TO 11/03/16]. AMEND TO SW 12.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY BLOHM & VOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HAMBURG, AMERIKA LINE. TURBINE ENGINES 882NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE FEHMARN BELT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HANAU wreck located?

The HANAU wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.122 N,10 28.259 E.

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

The HANAU lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.122 N,10 28.259 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANAU?

The seabed around the HANAU lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HANAU sink?

The HANAU sank on Jan 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HANAU discovered?

The wreck of the HANAU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HANAU belong to?

The HANAU belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HANAU?

The HANAU had a tonnage of 5892 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANAU?

The HANAU is classified as a steam ship.

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