Pommern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pommern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 44.222 N,6 36.935 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.737033
  • Longitude: 6.615583
Wreck Depth 36.8 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POMMERN
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 125 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 80.3
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 100
Tonnage 12997
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1916
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,002.2,200
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2015

Surveying Details

H3468/20 SUNK IN 554400N, 064200E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INSERTED ON CHARTS BY EARLIER NM 1861/19. H5618/56 12.4.57 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH CHARTS. DELETE. NE 152 & 2182B. 2.3.72 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 82 & GERMAN WK CHART 82 [1971 EDNS]. HH100/351/04 29.7.91 REPORTED BY DANISH DIVERS TO BE REGULARLY FISHED IN 555215N, 063530E. POSN CONSIDERED LIKELY TO BE VERY ACCURATE. (BATTLE OF JUTLAND - 75TH ANNIVERSARY EXPED. REPORT 3.7.91) CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.11.01 LIES IN 5544.269N, 0637.009E [WGD]. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000111115 22.7.15 EXAM'D 1.6.15 IN 5544.222N, 0636.935 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 40MTRS. LENGTH 80.3MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 10MTRS, DEPTH 2.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 280 DEGS. REMAINS ARE IN ONE PIECE. (HMS ECHO, SNT 03/15). AMEND TO NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

FORMED PART OF THE GERMAN 2ND BATTLE SQUADRON WHICH WAS ENGAGED BY THE BRITISH 12TH DESTROYER FLOTILLA DURING THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND. WAS STRUCK BY A TORPEDO, BLEW UP AND SANK WITH ALL HANDS. (DODS)

General Comments

REMAINS ARE IN ONE PIECE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 44.222 N,6 36.935 E
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FAQ

Where is the POMMERN wreck located?

The POMMERN wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.222 N,6 36.935 E.

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

The POMMERN lies at a depth of about 36.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 44.222 N,6 36.935 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POMMERN?

The seabed around the POMMERN lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the POMMERN sink?

The POMMERN sank on Jun 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the POMMERN discovered?

The wreck of the POMMERN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the POMMERN belong to?

The POMMERN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the POMMERN?

The POMMERN had a tonnage of 12997 tons.

What type of wreck is the POMMERN?

The POMMERN is classified as a battleship.

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