Konigsberg-Preussen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Konigsberg-preussen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.723 N,8 10.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.012050
  • Longitude: 8.169450
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 84.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2530
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2020

Surveying Details

H3734/69 15.12.72 WK SW 9.1MTRS IN 540045N, 081021E. (HAMBURG NM 3846/72). - NM 39/73. H1271/73 16.5.73 SALVAGE & DEMOLITION OPS. (HAMBURG NM 1598(T)/73). NCA. H3142/69 14.6.74 NOW WK SW 16MTRS IN 540045N, 081014E. (HAMBURG NM 3094/74). - NM 1230/74. H3142/69 14.6.79 NOW WK SW 15.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2007/79). BR STD. H3142/69 19.8.80 NOW WK SW 18MTRS IN 540045N, 081014E. (HAMBURG NM 2673/80). - NM 1889/80. H4720/87 28.1.88 NOW WK SW 17.8MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)103/50/87). NE 3261. 14.7.98 SHOWN AS WK SW 19.1MTRS ON GERMAN 44 [19TH EDN JAN '98]. NE 3261. HH328/540/05 22.6.99 NOW WK SW 18.5MTRS IN 5400.71N, 0810.16E [EUR]. (GERMAN NM 23/(21)44/99). BR STD. 28.11.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 18.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5400.723N, 0810.167E [WGD] ON GERMAN 44 [INT 1452] [29TH EDN, DEC '06, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3619. 19.6.15 SHOWN AS SW 18.9MTRS IN 5400.723N, 0810.167E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103. (EDN 9, DTD 27/3/15). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1924 BY FRIED. KRUPP AKT. GES., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 188NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOHLEN-IMPORT-U. POSEIDON A.G. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF CUXHAVEN.(DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN wreck located?

The KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.723 N,8 10.167 E.

How deep is the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN and where exactly is it located?

The KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.723 N,8 10.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN?

The seabed around the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN sink?

The KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN sank on Feb 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN discovered?

The wreck of the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN belong to?

The KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN?

The KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN had a tonnage of 2530 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN?

The KONIGSBERG-PREUSSEN is classified as a steam ship.

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