Kirsten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kirsten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.687 N,10 1.962 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.661450
  • Longitude: 10.032700
Wreck Depth 16.2 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KIRSTEN
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H21791/45 5.7.45 WK 8.0 FMS IN 553942N, 100212E SHOWN ON DANISH 103. BR STD. H22456/45 21.1.46 AMEND TO WK 8.1 FMS. (DANISH NM 950/44). - NM 3171/55. 12.1.56 SHOWN AS WK 8.1 FMS ON DANISH 114. 11.4.63 SHOWN AS WK 8.2 FMS ON DANISH 103. BR STD. 8.2.72 PARTLY DISPERSED/ BLOWN UP TO A MIN DEPTH OF 15.5 MTRS. (DANISH WK REC). NCA. 22.9.87 [EUR] POSN 553943N, 100206E. 1.10.15 SHOWN AS WK 16.2MTRS IN 5539.687N, 1001.962E [WGD] ON DK 114 [ED14, COR 24.7.15]. AMEND TO DW 16.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE & SANK BETWEEN AEBELO & BJORNSKRUDE. (DOD VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the KIRSTEN wreck located?

The KIRSTEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.687 N,10 1.962 E.

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

The KIRSTEN lies at a depth of about 16.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 39.687 N,10 1.962 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRSTEN?

The seabed around the KIRSTEN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the KIRSTEN sink?

The KIRSTEN sank on Aug 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KIRSTEN discovered?

The wreck of the KIRSTEN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the KIRSTEN belong to?

The KIRSTEN belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the KIRSTEN?

The KIRSTEN had a tonnage of 1196 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRSTEN?

The KIRSTEN is classified as a steam ship.

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