Johnny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Johnny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.452 N,12 17.348 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.807533
  • Longitude: 12.289133
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name JOHNNY
Type merchant vessel
Flag SE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1948
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H833/49 8.3.49 DW (MASTS) IN 544827N, 121736E, WITH G WK MARK WITH 2 G FLAGS CLOSE NE. (DANISH NM 2342/48). - NM 303/49. H833/49 9.3.49 POSN NOW 544833N, 121727E. (DANISH NM 4/298/49). - NM 509/49. H833/49 4.4.49 NOW WK 16.0MTRS. (DANISH NM 353/49). - NM 717/49. 9.9.52 WK 16.0MTRS SHOWN WITH G WK MARK CLOSE NE, ON DANISH 187. BR STD. H1160/59 22.7.59 BUOY NO LONGER SHOWN ON DANISH 187. BR STD. H3729/69 17.9.70 H3729/69 17.9.70 SHOWN IN 544900N, 121724E ON DANISH 162. NE 2365. 4.2.72 DISPERSED TO MINIMUM DEPTH 16.0MTRS. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.428217). H3729/69 24.10.72 DELETE. (DANISH NM 1232/72). - NM 2047/72. 2.11.76 WK 16.0MTRS SHOWN ON GERMAN 40 [1969 EDN]. NCA. 5.10.79 WK 16.0MTRS SHOWN IN 544830N, 121730E ON DANISH 187. NC 2365. 4.3.80 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.0MTRS ON GERMAN 163. NC 2365. HH333/700/01 20.7.93 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 544830N, 121725E [EUR] ON DANISH 162 [4TH EDN 1993]. - NM 2652/93. 24.8.00 SHOWN IN 5448.452N, 1217.348E [WGD] ON DANISH 162. [1998 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 940.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 48.452 N,12 17.348 E
Johnny on Wreck Map Johnny Wreck on Google Map

More Merchant Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the JOHNNY wreck located?

The JOHNNY wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.452 N,12 17.348 E.

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

The JOHNNY lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 48.452 N,12 17.348 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHNNY?

The seabed around the JOHNNY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the JOHNNY sink?

The JOHNNY sank on Dec 12, 1948.

When was the wreck of the JOHNNY discovered?

The wreck of the JOHNNY was discovered in 1949.

What country did the JOHNNY belong to?

The JOHNNY belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the JOHNNY?

The JOHNNY is classified as a merchant vessel.

Back to Wrecks