Hansa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hansa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.093 N,12 4.33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.318217
  • Longitude: 12.072167
Wreck Depth 15.2 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HANSA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Tonnage 1923
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1945
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2021

Surveying Details

H2235/46 20.5.46 DW IN 541915N, 120430E. MARKED BY G CONL BUOYS CLOSE E AND W. (LENINGRAD NM 117/46). - NM 1698/46. H2235/46 20.2.47 AMENDED TO STRANDED WK. (LENINGRAD NM 35/1072/46). - NM 441/47. H2787/47 9.9.47 NOW MARKED BY G CONL GP OCC (4) G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2364/47. H2787/47 7.4.55 AMENDED TO FOUL.BUOYS DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 4526/54). BR STD. 18.9.80 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 187 [MAY 80]. NCA. HH327/350/01 11.7.91 AMENDED TO FOUL SW 15.2MTRS IN 541908N, 120424E; [F CLOSE E DELETED]. (GER NM (16)36/91). - NM 2146/91. SEP 2015/000243843 25.11.15 SHOWN AS SWEPT FOUL 15.2MTRS IN 5419.093N, 1204.330E [WGD] ON GERMAN 163 [ED16 NOV 2015, COR TO 6.11.15]. RE-INSTATED.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1943. BOMBED BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HANSA wreck located?

The HANSA wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.093 N,12 4.33 E.

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

The HANSA lies at a depth of about 15.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 19.093 N,12 4.33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANSA?

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

When did the HANSA sink?

The HANSA sank on Apr 10, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HANSA discovered?

The wreck of the HANSA was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HANSA belong to?

The HANSA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HANSA?

The HANSA had a tonnage of 1923 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANSA?

The HANSA is classified as a steam ship.

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