Nordfahrt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nordfahrt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.53 N,10 57.37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.608833
  • Longitude: 10.956167
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NORDFAHRT
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 92.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2543
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4656/45 8.10.45 DW IN 542624N, 105706E. (KIEL NM 9/45). - NM 3046/45. H751/46 9.9.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12MTRS IN 543640N, 105745E. (HAMBURG NM 1468/47). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 2316/47. H751/46 1.11.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 14.9MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 1791/47). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 2895/47. 20.1.51 SHOWN AS FOUL ON GERMAN 30 [1950]. BR STD. 16.8.66 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS ON DANISH 186. AMEND TO WK 9FMS 5FT. - NM 1526/66. H2026/63 23.8.71 FOUL AREA CLOSE NE TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM 2737/71). NCA. H2026/63 16.12.71 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 4079/71). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 2FT. - NM 93/72. H3050/75 29.6.76 LEAST DEPTH NOW 21.3MTRS. (DANISH NM 822/76). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. - NM 1310/76. 7.2.80 SHOWN AS WK 21.3MTRS ON GERMAN 30. AMEND TO WK 11FMS 4FT. NE 2364. H3516/72 15.7.82 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.8MTRS IN 543636N, 105724E. (HAMBURG NM 2273/82). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 1FT. - NM 1821/82. HH100/351/08 9.2.94 REFERRED TO AS REMAINS OF THE 'NORDVAARD' SUNK IN 1947. (SGT S ROBERTS, 17.1.94). HH327/450/04 25.11.03 NOW SW 22.8MTRS IN 5436.53N, 1057.37E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 46/(16)36/03). - NM 5658/03. SEP 2015/000077455 15.4.16 WK SW 22.5MTRS IN 5436.530N, 1057.370E [WGD] SHOWN IN GERMAN 30. [ED 13, CORR TO 11/03/16]. AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2023

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN KIEL BAY. (DOD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.53 N,10 57.37 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORDFAHRT wreck located?

The NORDFAHRT wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.53 N,10 57.37 E.

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

The NORDFAHRT lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.53 N,10 57.37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDFAHRT?

The seabed around the NORDFAHRT lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the NORDFAHRT sink?

The NORDFAHRT sank on Feb 10, 1945.

When was the wreck of the NORDFAHRT discovered?

The wreck of the NORDFAHRT was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NORDFAHRT belong to?

The NORDFAHRT belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the NORDFAHRT?

The NORDFAHRT had a tonnage of 2543 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDFAHRT?

The NORDFAHRT is classified as a steam ship.

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