Hoheweg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hoheweg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.22 N,0 42.935 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.770333
  • Longitude: 0.715583
Wreck Depth 23.69 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOHEWEG
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1088
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1955
Bottom Texture 1,4,17
Scour Dimensions 130.0,,001.0,045
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1339/55 9.5.55 DW REPORTED. AWAITING SURVEY. (LL). NAVEAM 5350 ISSUED. H1339/55 19.10.55 EXAM'D 22.8.55 IN 504612N, 004304E [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 27FT, FOUL 29FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 103FT. SEABED SAND. NO SCOUR. FOUL APPEARS TO BE A MAST. (HMS SCOTT, 22.8.55). INS AS WK 4FMS 3FT WITH A G SPH BUOY, INT QKFLG 10S, CLOSE SW. (HMS SCOTT & TH). - NM 2439/55. H1339/55 30.8.55 POSITION 504612N, 004304E. DAN BUOY WITH GREEN FLAG 1 CABLE SE. (HMS SCOTT, SIGNAL). 3.9.55 MARKED BY G SPH BUOY, INT QKFLG, TO SW, (TH 59/55), 20.6.62 CONTACT PLACED WITH UNDERWATER WELDERS & REPAIRERS LTD FOR DISPERSAL. H1339/55 27.6.62 LIGHT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH 11.7.62). DELETE BUOY. - NM 1576/62. H1339/55 20.9.62 LEAST DEPTH OF 63FT IN 103FT. (THV STELLA, 11.7.62). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 3FT. - NM 2064/62. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 19.2MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 26.3.75 EXAM'D 30.7.74 IN 504609N, 004303E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.6MTRS, FOUL 19.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4M IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 125FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO SW 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 5.6.15; IN 5046.220N, 0042.935E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.69MTRS, GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250. SCOUR 130MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. WK PARTIALLY DEGRADED, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'SUNNY PRINCE'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.22 N,0 42.935 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOHEWEG wreck located?

The HOHEWEG wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.22 N,0 42.935 E.

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

The HOHEWEG lies at a depth of about 23.69 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.22 N,0 42.935 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOHEWEG?

The seabed around the HOHEWEG lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HOHEWEG sink?

The HOHEWEG sank on Feb 14, 1955.

When was the wreck of the HOHEWEG discovered?

The wreck of the HOHEWEG was discovered in 1955.

What country did the HOHEWEG belong to?

The HOHEWEG belonged to DE.

What cargo was the HOHEWEG carrying?

The HOHEWEG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HOHEWEG?

The HOHEWEG had a tonnage of 1088 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOHEWEG?

The HOHEWEG is classified as a steam ship.

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