Niendorf (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Niendorf (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.358 N,1 49.687 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.972633
  • Longitude: 1.828117
Wreck Depth 10.8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIENDORF (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag DE
Sonar Length 6.8
Shadow Height 1.3
Tonnage 233
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2020

Surveying Details

WK 8.9MTRS SHOWN IN 505826N, 014948E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H4453/72 WK LEAST DEPTH 8.2MTRS. (BREST NM 76 26 27). - NM 1763/76. H2928/79 3.6.80 WK 5.7MTRS IN 505826N, 014946E (BREST NM 80 17 38). - NM 1272/80. WK OF OLD FV STANDING 3.8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. (FR WK NO.21601027). HH100/351/01 8.6.89 'NIENDORF' SANK IN APPROX 505800N, 015000E. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). 12.3.92 EXAMINED 12.2.91 IN 505825N, 014947.5E. LEAST DEPTH 5.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SONAR HT 1.3MTRS, LENGTH 6.8MTRS. (FR WK NO.21601027 [1991]). NCA. HH351/420/01 11.5.92 WK AMENDED TO 10.8MTRS. (BREST NM 92 17 15). - NM 1516/92. 29.10.97 SHOWN IN 505824.5N, 014947E [EUR] ON FR 7258 [INT 1483] [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. 12.3.98 LENGTH 6.8MTRS, HEIGHT 1.3MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1998).

Circumstances of loss

EX 'HILDESHEIM'; EX 'KAPITAN B GRINDMANN' - REQUISITIONED AND RENAMED 'NIENDORF' BY GERMAN NAVY. MINED DURING OPERATION SEELOWE OFF CALAIS. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.358 N,1 49.687 E.

How deep is the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.358 N,1 49.687 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY)?

The NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 233 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIENDORF (POSSIBLY)?

The NIENDORF (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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