John Birke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John birke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.691 N,10 52.592 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.411517
  • Longitude: 10.876533
Wreck Depth 15.3 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name JOHN BIRKE
Type lighter
Length 7 m
Width 4.9 m
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3050/75 11.8.81 WK OF A LIGHTER, WITH DREDGING PLANT ONBOARD, REPD IN 552600N, 105500E APPROX. (COPENHAGEN NM 919(P)/81) NCA YET. H3050/74 1.9.81 LOCATED IN 552442N, 105236E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7MTRS. UNMARKED. (COPENHAGEN NM 961(P)/81) NCA. H3050/75 1.3.82 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. DESCRIBED AS 7 X 5MTR FLOAT WITH DREDGER ONBOARD. (COPENHAGEN NM 31(P)/82) NCA. H3050/75 11.6.82 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. (COPENHAGEN NM 672/82) CHART AS WK 9FMS 1FT [16.7MTRS]. - NM 1542/82. H5017/82 3.8.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.2MTRS. (DANISH NM 676/87) - NM 2485/87. 14.12.95 WGD POSN: 552441N, 105237E. NC 2596. SEP 2015/000312406 19.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 15.2MTRS IN 5524.691N, 1052.592E [WGD] ON DANISH 143 [ED 22, COR 25.12.25]. AMEND TO DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025
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FAQ

Where is the JOHN BIRKE wreck located?

The JOHN BIRKE wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.691 N,10 52.592 E.

How deep is the JOHN BIRKE and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN BIRKE lies at a depth of about 15.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.691 N,10 52.592 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN BIRKE?

The seabed around the JOHN BIRKE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JOHN BIRKE discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN BIRKE was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the JOHN BIRKE carrying?

The JOHN BIRKE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,foodstuffs: liquid.

What type of wreck is the JOHN BIRKE?

The JOHN BIRKE is classified as a lighter.

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