Kellerwald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kellerwald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.673 N,7 49.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.061217
  • Longitude: 7.818150
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELLERWALD
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5032
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2019

Surveying Details

H03547/44 16.9.44 DW IN 540400N, 075000E ON GERMAN CHART. - FNM 2024/44. H03547/44 14.11.60 NOW NDW IN 540354N, 074903E. (HAMBURG NM 3960/60) - NM 2783/60. H2140/57 23.2.67 H2140/57 23.2.67 SHOWN AS WK SW 27.5MTRS [15FMS] ON GERMAN 3. NE 1405. H2140/57 24.7.72 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.8MTRS [15FMS 1FT] IN 540343N, 074912E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2635/72) NE 1405. 20.7.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 27.8MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. NC 3761. 10.3.03 WK SW 27.8MTRS SHOWN IN 5403.685N, 0749.125E [WGD] ON GERMAN 3 [5TH EDN 1998]. NE 1875. 12.1.12 SHOWN AS WK 27.4MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. 30.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 27MTRS [LAT], IN 5403.685N, 0749.125E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 (EDN 10, DTD3/15). AMEND SW 27MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1923 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 414NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN HELIGOLAND BIGHT. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the KELLERWALD wreck located?

The KELLERWALD wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.673 N,7 49.089 E.

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

The KELLERWALD lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 54 3.673 N,7 49.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KELLERWALD?

The seabed around the KELLERWALD lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the KELLERWALD sink?

The KELLERWALD sank on Mar 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the KELLERWALD discovered?

The wreck of the KELLERWALD was discovered in 1943.

What country did the KELLERWALD belong to?

The KELLERWALD belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KELLERWALD?

The KELLERWALD had a tonnage of 5032 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELLERWALD?

The KELLERWALD is classified as a steam ship.

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