Neckar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Neckar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.634 N,11 14.39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.177233
  • Longitude: 11.239833
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NECKAR
Type motor vessel
Length 53 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 358
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H1271/72 23.6.72 WK, DEPTH UNKNOWN, PRESUMED NECKAR, IN 561036N, 111424E. MARKED BY TEMP MARKER 200MTRS N. (DANISH NM 730(T)/72). NAVEAM 252/72 ISSUED. H2130/70 18.12.72 DW IN 561036N, 111424E, WITH G CONL WK MARKER WITH 2 G FLAGS CLOSE N. (DANISH NM 1417/72) - NM 47/73. H2130/70 19.4.74 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 12.2MTRS [6FMS 4FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 336/74). NE 2120 9.10.00 SHOWN IN 5610.560N, 01114.320E [WGD] ON DANISH 128 [INT 1379] [MARCH 1997 EDN]. NC 2589. HH333/450/03 11.2.05 WK 12.8MTRS IN 5610.634N, 1114.390E [WGD]. (DANISH CC 25/172/04 & DANISH NM 25/260/04) - NM 3475/04. 5.9.16 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS IN 5610.634N, 1114.390E [WGD] ON DK4KATGS. (EDN 48.6, DTD 20.4.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN THE KATTEGAT ABOUT 15M SE OF GRENAA, AFTER TAKING IN WATER DURING BAD WEATHER WHILST EN-ROUTE HALDEN TO ITZEHOE. 6 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.206).

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FAQ

Where is the NECKAR wreck located?

The NECKAR wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.634 N,11 14.39 E.

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

The NECKAR lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.634 N,11 14.39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NECKAR?

The seabed around the NECKAR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the NECKAR sink?

The NECKAR sank on Nov 22, 1971.

When was the wreck of the NECKAR discovered?

The wreck of the NECKAR was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the NECKAR?

The NECKAR had a tonnage of 358 tons.

What type of wreck is the NECKAR?

The NECKAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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