Hedwig Lunstedt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hedwig lunstedt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.701 N,0 41.39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.595017
  • Longitude: -0.689833
Wreck Depth 21.7 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEDWIG LUNSTEDT
Type carrier
Length 60.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 18
Tonnage 424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1974
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 165.0,,,084.0
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.1.74 SUNK NEAR OWERS LTV. (LLOYDS 215). 2.2.74 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED NEAR LAST REPORTED POSN OF THIS CASUALTY BY TWO BRITISH WARSHIPS. WK MARKED & DIVERS WILL MAKE POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION ASAP. (LLOYDS 215). H1270/74 13.2.74 DW IN APPROX 503515N, 004045W. VESSELS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP AT LEAST 2M OFF OWERS LIGHTFLOAT. (HAMBURG NM 544(T)/74). - NM 370(T)/74. H2318/74 18.3.74 WK LOCATED 000DEGS, 1.5M FROM OWERS LIGHTFLOAT. BELIEVED TO BE 'HEDWIG LUNSTEDT'. BOWS 25DEGS. NOT YET POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED [SUSPECTED THAT 180DEGS FROM OWERS LIGHTFLOAT INSTEAD]. (H N NURTON). H2318/74 8.4.74 CONFIRMED 000DEGS, 1.5M FROM OWERS LIGHTFLOAT. (H N NURTON, 21.3.74). CHART AS DW. - NM 807/74. H1284/75 20.5.75 REPORTED THAT THE 'HEDWIG LUNSTEDT' IS 1.5M SOUTH OF OWERS LTV. WK LIES NE/SW ON PORT SIDE 20FT HIGH IN 100FT. (R TODD, SPITHEAD SALVAGE MARINE LTD, 20.7.75). H2318/74 28.8.75 LOCATED 26.6.75, EXAM'D 30.6.75 IN 503540N, 004120W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30MTRS. REPORTED BY SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE CO. TO BE LYING ON HER PORT SIDE WITH BOWS N. (SCES, H525 DTD 30.6.75, HI NO SUPP 102/75). CONFIRMED FROM MR TODD (SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE) THAT THIS IS THE 'HEDWIG LUNSTEDT'. AMEND TO WK 21.6MTRS [11FMS 5FT] IN REVISED POSN. - NM BLOCK 980/76. H4822/75 23.3.77 SWEPT BY SCES 18.10.76 IN 503538N, 004118W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. CLEARED AT 21.5MTRS, FOUL AT 21.6MTRS. LYING APPROX 010/190DEGS, IN GEN DEPTHS OF 26MTRS. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 73/76). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS [11FMS 4FT], RETAIN CHARTED POSN. BR STD. H1310/84/6 9.3.84 WK LIES ON STBD SIDE. PROPELLER IS MISSING, OTHERWISE WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION. (M J BURPITT, 28.2.84). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH091/003/01 30.9.03 EXAM'D 12.6.03 IN 5035.700N, 0041.413W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.1, FOUL 22.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.9 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 3.5MTRS DEEP EXTENTS 15MTRS ALONG 095/275 DEGS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON STBD SIDE. SUPERSTRUCTURE & FWD DERRICKS NOTED ON DCS3. (NP 1016, HI 1003A). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM'D 07.02.18; IN 5035.701N, 0041.390W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HEIGHT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 018/198 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 165 MTRS, TOWARDS 084DEGS. BROKEN, WITH THE BOW SECTION ON ITS STBD SIDE TOWARDS 018DEGS, BETWEEN TWO SCOURS. THE VESSEL FRAME AT DECK LEVEL IS VISIBLE BETWEEN THE BOW &STERN SECTIONS. TWO DAVITS/MASTS ARE PRESENT ON THE E SIDE, LYING AT LOW ANGLES BUT FREE OF THE SEABED. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY SCHIFFSW J J SIETAS, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHANNES & WERNER. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR CORK. CARGO IRON ORE. SANK IN GALE FORCE WIND AND MOUNTAINOUS SEAS AFTER REPORTING SHIFT OF CARGO. CREW OF 8 LOST. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN, BOW SECTION N, ON ITS STBD SIDE. FRAME AT DECK LEVEL VISIBLE BETWEEN BOW AND STERN SECTIONS. TWO DAVITS/MASTS NOT RESTING ON SEABED.

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FAQ

Where is the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT wreck located?

The HEDWIG LUNSTEDT wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.701 N,0 41.39 W.

How deep is the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT and where exactly is it located?

The HEDWIG LUNSTEDT lies at a depth of about 21.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.701 N,0 41.39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT?

The seabed around the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT sink?

The HEDWIG LUNSTEDT sank on Jan 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT discovered?

The wreck of the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT was discovered in 1974.

What cargo was the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT carrying?

The HEDWIG LUNSTEDT was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT?

The HEDWIG LUNSTEDT had a tonnage of 424 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEDWIG LUNSTEDT?

The HEDWIG LUNSTEDT is classified as a carrier.

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