Helena Menzel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Helena menzel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.485 N,12 56.354 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.991417
  • Longitude: 12.939233
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HELENA MENZEL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H2923/85 29.9.86 WK 12.1MTRS LOCATED IN 545932N, 125626E. MARKED TEMPORARILY BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 5S, CLOSE N OF WK. (DANISH NM 1229(P)/86). NCA. H2923/85 10.11.86 POSN AND LEAST DEPTH REPEATED. WK NAMED AS HELENA MENZEL. BUOY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1354/86). INS AS WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 3574/86. HH330/350/01 19.3.91 NOW WK 11.7MTRS IN 545933.5N, 125625E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 274/91). - NM 995/91. HH100/351/09 29.6.95 LIES IN 3 MAJOR PARTS, WITH SCATTERED WRECKAGE AROUND THEM. COMPLETELY OVERGROWN WITH SEAWEED AND STANDS 6-7MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (EXERCISE BUOYANT DIAMOND). 26.1.07 SHOWN IN 5459.485N, 1256.354E [WGD] ON BA 2115 [EDN 2 DTD 18.5.06]. 7.10.14 DW 11.7MTRS IN 5459.485N, 1256.354 [WGD] SHOWN ON GERMAN 162 [14TH EDN AUG 2014].

General Comments

IN THREE MAIN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 59.485 N,12 56.354 E
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FAQ

Where is the HELENA MENZEL wreck located?

The HELENA MENZEL wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.485 N,12 56.354 E.

How deep is the HELENA MENZEL and where exactly is it located?

The HELENA MENZEL lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.485 N,12 56.354 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELENA MENZEL?

The seabed around the HELENA MENZEL lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HELENA MENZEL discovered?

The wreck of the HELENA MENZEL was discovered in 1986.

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