Poseidon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Poseidon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40 N,11 4.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666667
  • Longitude: 11.081667
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name POSEIDON
Type dredger
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2005

Surveying Details

H1123/63 8.6.72 DREDGER LIES SUNK, IN ENTRANCE TO KALUNDBORG, IN 554003N, 110448E. DRIES. (DANISH NAV WARNING 56/72) NCA, PRESUMABLY ONLY TEMPORARY & WILL SOON BE RAISED AS IT BLOCKS ENTRANCE. NAVEAM 217/72 ISSUED. H1123/63 26.6.72 WK, LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS, IN 554000N, 110454E, OR 146DEGS, 460MTRS FROM GISSELORE LT. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FLAG TOPMARK 20MTRS N, & G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G, 35MTRS N. (COPENHAGEN TNM 754/72) NCA. 28.6.72 VESSEL LIFTED BY MAGNUS II & III, & TAKEN TO KIEL. (LL, 27.6.72) NCA. H1123/72 WK REMOVED & BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (COPENHAGEN NM 885/72) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK AT KALUNDBORG. (LLOYDS VOL.208)

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FAQ

Where is the POSEIDON wreck located?

The POSEIDON wreck is located at coordinates 55 40 N,11 4.9 E.

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

The POSEIDON lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40 N,11 4.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POSEIDON?

The seabed around the POSEIDON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the POSEIDON sink?

The POSEIDON sank on Jun 1, 1972.

When was the wreck of the POSEIDON discovered?

The wreck of the POSEIDON was discovered in 1972.

What country did the POSEIDON belong to?

The POSEIDON belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the POSEIDON?

The POSEIDON is classified as a dredger.

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