Oldenburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Oldenburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.97 N,10 55.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.699500
  • Longitude: 10.932167
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name OLDENBURG
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 87.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2312
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2000

Surveying Details

H7756/52 17.12.52 WK 14.9MTRS IN 574204N, 105606E. (COPENHAGEN NM 1865/52). BR STD. H7756/52 8.10.53 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.0MTRS. (COPENHAGEN NM 1512/53). - NM 2341/53. H7756/52 25.7.67 LEAST DEPTH NOW 14.9MTRS. (COPENHAGEN NM 1027/68). - NM 1355/68. 31.1.72 LEAST DEPTH 65MTRS?. LARGE WK ABOUT 30000TONS. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 742056). NCA. H7756/52 12.9.75 LEAST DEPTH NOW 22.0MTRS IN 574200N, 105600E [EUR]. (COPENHAGEN NM 1292/75). BR STD. 26.10.76 SHOWN AS WK 15.0MTRS ON GERMAN 63 [1971 EDN]. 18.5.88 SHOWN IN 574200N, 105600E [EUR] ON DANISH 101 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 2.3.00 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 101 [1999 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 1402.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT AG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLDEBBURG PORTUGIESISCHE DAMFS, RHEDERI. COMPOUND ENGINE AND LP TURBINE FOR 304NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE IN THE KATTEGAT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OLDENBURG wreck located?

The OLDENBURG wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.97 N,10 55.93 E.

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

The OLDENBURG lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 57 41.97 N,10 55.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLDENBURG?

The seabed around the OLDENBURG lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the OLDENBURG sink?

The OLDENBURG sank on Apr 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OLDENBURG discovered?

The wreck of the OLDENBURG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OLDENBURG belong to?

The OLDENBURG belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the OLDENBURG?

The OLDENBURG had a tonnage of 2312 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLDENBURG?

The OLDENBURG is classified as a steam ship.

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