Hedwigshutte Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hedwigshutte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.603783
- Longitude: 10.856250
|
| Wreck Depth |
18.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
HEDWIGSHUTTE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
89.9 m |
| Width |
12.5 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Tonnage |
2221 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
scrap metal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 13, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1946 |
| Last Detection Year |
2022 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 23, 2023 |
Surveying Details
H749/46 2.10.46 DW (MAST), IN 543622N, 105130E. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, OCC G 4S, LAID CLOSE SSE. (HAMBURG NM 936/46). - NM 3185/46. H749/46 2.10.46 POSN AMENDED TO 543615N, 105124E. (HAMBURG NM 976/46). - NM 3351/46. H749/46 31.10.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7.3MTRS [4FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 1689/47). - NM 2766/47. H751/46 17.12.47 G CONL BUOY, N TOPMARK, LAID CLOSE NE OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 2068/47). - NM 3248/47. H751/47 1.10.52 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.8MTRS [7FMS]. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 2626/52). - NM 1956/52. H685/51 14.4.59 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.5MTRS [8FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4826/58). - NM 420/59. 7.2.80 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.9MTRS [8FMS 3FT], ON GERMAN 30. BR STD. HH327/460/01 26.7.94 AMENDED TO WK SW 19.0MTRS IN 543612N, 105124E. (GERMAN NM (16)36/28/94). BR STD. 9.1.01 SHOWN IN 5436.19N, 1051.33E [WGD] ON GERMAN 30 [INT 1353] [2003 EDN]. NE 2113. 16.3.11 SHOWN IN 5436.227N, 1051.375E [WGD] ON DE316002 [EDN 6.19].
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (DER DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E
Hedwigshutte on Wreck Map
Hedwigshutte Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HEDWIGSHUTTE wreck located?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E.
How deep is the HEDWIGSHUTTE and where exactly is it located?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HEDWIGSHUTTE?
The seabed around the HEDWIGSHUTTE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the HEDWIGSHUTTE sink?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE sank on Feb 13, 1945.
When was the wreck of the HEDWIGSHUTTE discovered?
The wreck of the HEDWIGSHUTTE was discovered in 1946.
What country did the HEDWIGSHUTTE belong to?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE belonged to DE.
What cargo was the HEDWIGSHUTTE carrying?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE was carrying scrap metal.
What was the tonnage of the HEDWIGSHUTTE?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE had a tonnage of 2221 tons.
What type of wreck is the HEDWIGSHUTTE?
The HEDWIGSHUTTE is classified as a steam ship.