Jan Heweliusz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jan heweliusz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.469 N,14 13.144 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.607817
  • Longitude: 14.219067
Wreck Depth 9.9 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name JAN HEWELIUSZ
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PL
Length 125.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 3015
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1993
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)9S CLOSE N, Y SPL BUOY CLOSE NW
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2020

Surveying Details

HH327/530/01 20.1.93 SUNK IN 543642N, 141318E. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY AND SPAR BUOY. (RUEGEN NAV WARNING 079/93, VIA BALTICO). NCA YET. HH327/530/01 10.2.93 WK TO BE REMOVED. THOUGHT TO LIE KEEL UPPERMOST IN 22MTRS. (LL, 23.1.93). HH327/530/01 11.2.93 DW IN 543638N, 141310E. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY AND W CARD SPAR BUOY, RACON (D). (RUEGEN NAV WARNING 195/93, VIA BALTICO). NAV ONE 030/93 ISSUED. HH327/530/01 4.3.93 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2.2MTRS. W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, LAID IN 543640N, 141306E. W CARD SPAR BUOY, RACON D, LAID IN 543637N, 141306E. (GERMAN NM T(11)60/4/93). HH327/530/02 14.7.93 POLISH OWNERS DO NOT FEEL OBLIGED TO REMOVE WK. GERMAN AUTHORITIES WANT IT REMOVED AND WILL FUND SALVAGE IF NECESSARY. (LL, 24.6.93). HH327/530/02 3.8.93 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 10MTRS. (GERMAN TNM (16)40/27/93). NCA YET. HH327/530/02 15.9.93 POLISH OCEAN LINES WILL NOT HAVE WK REMOVED. RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP HAVE BEEN RENOUNCED. (LL, 9.9.93). HH327/530/01 11.2.93 INS AS DW, WITH W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) RACON (D), CLOSE W, IN 543638N, 141310E. - NM 712/93. HH327/530/02 1.12.93 NOW SW 10.1MTRS IN 543631N, 141312E. W CARD, Q(9)15S, LAID IN 543633N, 141306E. W CARD, RACON (D), LAID IN 543630N, 141306E. (GERMAN TNM (11)60/46/93). - NM 4377/93. HH327/530/02 17.5.94 BUOYAGE AMENDED TO ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)9S, CLOSE BY . (GERMAN NM (11)60/17/94). - NM 1937/94. HH100/351/09 29.6.95 LIES ON A SANDY BOTTOM ON ITS PORT SIDE. THE HULL IS COMPLETE BUT THE CENTRE UPPER DECKS HAVE COLLAPSED EXPOSING TRUCKS AND THE INNER CABINS. IT STANDS 12MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. (EXERCISE BUOYANT DIAMOND). 28.6.04 SHOWN AS WK SW 10.6MTRS IN 5436.5N, 1413.2E [WGD], WITH BUOY, ON GERMAN 60 [JAN'04 EDN, 1:500,000]. AMEND DEPTH. BR STD. 15.11.13 SHOWN AS SW 10.1MTRS IN 5436.469N, 1413.144E [WGD] ON BA 2150 [EDN 7 DTD 28.10.10]. SHOWN AS SW 10.3MTRS WITH ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE N & Y SPHERICAL SPL BUOY MARKED: 'KEEP CLEARANCE 0.2NM' CLOSE NW ON DE316004 [EDN 8.15]. SEP 2015/000089360 1.5.15 DEPTH AMENDED TO 9.9MTRS IN 5436.47N, 1413.14E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 16/151/15). AMEND SW 9.9MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SWINOUJSCIE FOR YSTADTOOK. ON SEVERE LIST IN VERY STRONG WINDS WHEN CARRYING RAILWAY WAGONS AND LORRIES. LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. STERN GATE HAD BEEN DAMAGED PREVIOULY AND POORLY REPAIRED. REMAINING GAP ALLOWED ENTRY OF WATER. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT & ON PORT SIDE. UPPER DECK COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.469 N,14 13.144 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAN HEWELIUSZ wreck located?

The JAN HEWELIUSZ wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.469 N,14 13.144 E.

How deep is the JAN HEWELIUSZ and where exactly is it located?

The JAN HEWELIUSZ lies at a depth of about 9.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.469 N,14 13.144 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAN HEWELIUSZ?

The seabed around the JAN HEWELIUSZ lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the JAN HEWELIUSZ sink?

The JAN HEWELIUSZ sank on Jan 14, 1993.

When was the wreck of the JAN HEWELIUSZ discovered?

The wreck of the JAN HEWELIUSZ was discovered in 1993.

What country did the JAN HEWELIUSZ belong to?

The JAN HEWELIUSZ belonged to PL.

What was the tonnage of the JAN HEWELIUSZ?

The JAN HEWELIUSZ had a tonnage of 3015 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAN HEWELIUSZ?

The JAN HEWELIUSZ is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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