Herrenwyk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Herrenwyk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.112 N,10 31.166 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.518533
  • Longitude: 10.519433
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HERRENWYK
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 110 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4616
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2709/45 9.6.45 DW (MAST) IN 543106N, 103118E. (DANISH WK NOTICE 14/742/45). - NM 1601/45. H751/46 20.2.47 POSN AMENDED TO 543113N, 103121E. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH N TPMK, GP FL (2) G, LAID CLOSE N. (HAMBURG NM 4/47). - NM 439/47. H751/46 17.6.47 LEGEND (MAST) DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 858/47). BR STD. H751/46 31.10.47 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 2MTRS [1FM]. (HAMBURG NM 1689/47). - NM 2766/47. H751/47 17.12.47 NOW MARKED BY G CONICAL BUOY, S TPMK, OCC G 4 SEC, LAID S OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 2068/47). - NM 3248/47. H751/47 23.8.48 WK AND BUOYS REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 1371/48). DELETE. - NM 1880/48. 8.2.61 RE-INSERTED AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2117 H4999/87 30.1.89 SW 11.9MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 543113N, 103113E. (HAMBURG NM (16)30/50/88). - NM ACTION. SEP 2015/000077455 15.4.16 WK SW 12.2MTRS IN 5431.112N, 1031.166E [WGD] SHOWN IN GERMAN 30. [ED 13, CORR TO 11/03/16]. AMEND TO SW 12.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX SWEDISH MARTII RAGNAR. BUILT IN 1912 BY A G NEPTUN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT. SEIZED BY THE GERMANS AT BERGEN IN APR 1940. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK IN KIEL BAY. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 31.112 N,10 31.166 E
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FAQ

Where is the HERRENWYK wreck located?

The HERRENWYK wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.112 N,10 31.166 E.

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

The HERRENWYK lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.112 N,10 31.166 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERRENWYK?

The seabed around the HERRENWYK lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HERRENWYK sink?

The HERRENWYK sank on May 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HERRENWYK discovered?

The wreck of the HERRENWYK was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HERRENWYK belong to?

The HERRENWYK belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HERRENWYK?

The HERRENWYK had a tonnage of 4616 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERRENWYK?

The HERRENWYK is classified as a steam ship.

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