Hindenburg Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hindenburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.572 N,3 11.202 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.876200
  • Longitude: -3.186700
Wreck Depth 15.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HINDENBURG
Type battle-cruiser
Flag DE
Length 210 m
Width 29 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 85
Tonnage 26180
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP, LEAST DEPTH 4.5FMS, MAST SHOWING IN 585238N, 031107W ON SURVEY [C7953]. INS AS DWP 4.5FMS (MAST) (1919). BR STD. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729 - NM 1523/23. H143/26 CP23187/26 CP23829/26 CP24906/26 CP25580/26 CP26151/26 SALVAGE OPS. - TNM 1402/26. H143/26 CP32412/26 CP10246/26 CP13971/26 CP14895/26 CP19433 SALVAGE OPS. - TNM 1672/26. CP28552/29 SALVAGE TO RECOMMENCE MARCH 1930. H2303/30 8.8.30 WK IN MILL BAY. 2 CONCRETE BLOCKS USED FOR STEADYING STILL IN POSN. H2303/30 19.8.30 WK REMOVED. POSN 585238N, 031107W REMAINS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO FA. - NM 1357/30. H2303/30 20.9.30 2 CONCRETE BLOCKS HAVE 9FMS OVER THEM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 21.12.30 CP28255 21.12.30 GENERAL REPORT ON SALVAGE. 22.7.30 RAISED 22.7.30. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S.C. GEORGE). 26.9.80 SHOWN AS FOUL GROUND. NC 35. 28.1.05 LEGEND: 'FOUL GROUND' SHOWN CENTRED ON 5852.629N, 0311.222W [WGD] ON BA 35 [EDN 5 DTD 27.3.03]. 7.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5852.571N, 0311.201W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.37MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). LENGTH APPROX 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. APPEARS AS TWO LINKED MOUNDS, ?DEBRIS. AMEND FOUL 15.3MTRS. RETAIN LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND' CLOSE BY. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 02.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.73MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). RETAIN FOUL 15.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED

General Comments

TWO LINKED MOUNDS, ?DEBRIS. COVERS [1071]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 52.572 N,3 11.202 W
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FAQ

Where is the HINDENBURG wreck located?

The HINDENBURG wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.572 N,3 11.202 W.

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

The HINDENBURG lies at a depth of about 15.3 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.572 N,3 11.202 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HINDENBURG?

The seabed around the HINDENBURG lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HINDENBURG sink?

The HINDENBURG sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HINDENBURG discovered?

The wreck of the HINDENBURG was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HINDENBURG belong to?

The HINDENBURG belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HINDENBURG?

The HINDENBURG had a tonnage of 26180 tons.

What type of wreck is the HINDENBURG?

The HINDENBURG is classified as a battle-cruiser.

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