Heinrich Horn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Heinrich horn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 45.7 N,7 37.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.761667
  • Longitude: 7.631950
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEINRICH HORN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5137/19 4.7.19 HEINRICH HORN STRANDED IN 534500N, 073800E, ON N BEACH OF OSTERHOOK, LANGEOOG. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 3761. H1235/26 24.3.26 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 87 [RECEIVED DEC '25]. DELETE. NE 3761. NOW SHOWN AS ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 3761. H8005/30 1.12.30 WK OF HEINRICH HORN LIES IN TWO PARTS IN 534542N, 073755E, ON S REEF, N OF E END OF LANGEOOG. IT PROJECTS 1.5-2MTRS ABOVE REEF WHEN THE SANDS DRY OUT. A GREEN IRON POST WITH GREEN DRUM TOPMARK, THE UPPER EDGE OF WHICH LIES 4MTRS ABOVE HW, HAS BEEN FIXED TO THE WESTERN PART OF WK. (BERLIN NM 4614/30) NCA. H8005/30 31.12.30 THE WESTERN PART OF THE WRECK HAS COLLAPSED, THE BN HAS BROKEN DOWN. THE WK NOW PROJECTS 1MTRS WHEN THE SANDS DRY. (BERLIN NM 5038/30) NCA. H2447/31 24.4.31 POSN NOW 534542N, 073755E. (GERMAN NM 1105/31) BR STD. H3946/31 12.6.31 DRUM BN ESTABLISHED TO MARK PIECES OF WRECKAGE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H4094/46 13.8.46 RECTANGULAR TOPMARK ESTABLISHED ON ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H4094/46 17.6.47 DELETE. (HAMBURG NM 18/882/47) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2008
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FAQ

Where is the HEINRICH HORN wreck located?

The HEINRICH HORN wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.7 N,7 37.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEINRICH HORN?

The seabed around the HEINRICH HORN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the HEINRICH HORN discovered?

The wreck of the HEINRICH HORN was discovered in 1919.

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