Peter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 7.874 N,11 12.884 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.131233
  • Longitude: 11.214733
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name PETER
Type lighter
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1941
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H21790/45 4.7.45 WK 7.6MTRS IN 550754N, 111318E. (DANISH NM 1178/42 & DANISH 140) BR STD. H21790/45 26.8.58 2 BLACK BUOYS LAID TEMPORARILY. (DANISH NM 1068(T)/58) NCA. H21790/58 16.12.58 BUOYS REMOVED. (DANISH NM 1545/58) NCA. H21790/45 14.7.61 AMEND TO WK 11.6MTRS IN 550748N, 111318E. (DANISH NM 945/61) BR STD. 15.6.70 EUR POSN: 550748N, 111306E. NE 2118. 9.3.72 VESSEL WAS MINED. WK, LEAST DEPTH 11.6MTRS [6FMS 2FT], IN 550754N, 111312E [EUR]. (DANISH WRECK RECORDS NO.507113) SEP 2015/000224411 17.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 11.6MTRS IN 5507.892N, 1112.857E [WGD] ON DANISH 142. [ED22, OCT 2015]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

UK NM 2590/25

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FAQ

Where is the PETER wreck located?

The PETER wreck is located at coordinates 55 7.874 N,11 12.884 E.

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

The PETER lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 7.874 N,11 12.884 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER?

The seabed around the PETER lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PETER sink?

The PETER sank on Oct 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PETER discovered?

The wreck of the PETER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PETER belong to?

The PETER belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the PETER?

The PETER is classified as a lighter.

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