Prinzregent Luitpold Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Prinzregent luitpold Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.021 N,3 11.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.883683
  • Longitude: -3.192667
Wreck Depth 24.17 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 171.9 m
Width 29 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 174
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 24380
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1909
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP (1919), LEAST DEPTH 1.75FMS, SHOWN IN 585303N, 031127W ON SURVEY [C7953]. BR STD. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON CHARTS. - NM 1523/23. 19.6.29 COX AND DANKS REPORTED LEAST DEPTH 5FMS OVER WK. (CP13698/29). PROPOSED TO COMMENCE SALVAGE WORKS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK ON BREMSE. (CP 21313/29). H5210/31 21.7.31 POSN NOW A FOUL ANCHORAGE. (CP15966/31). AMEND TO FOUL ANCHORAGE. - NM 1339/31. H7158/32 21.11.32 WK NOW LIES CLOSE TO LYNESS PIER. (SCAPA FLOW HN2). - TNM 1874/32. H7158/32 14.7.33 WK REMOVED FROM LYNESS PIER. (INVERGORDON, HN5). TNM CANCELLED. 9.7.31 RAISED 9.7.31. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S.C. GEORGE). 16.10.79 SHOWN AS FOUL ANCHORAGE ON NC 35. 30.1.04 SHOWN AS LEGEND: 'FOUL GROUND' ON BA 35 [EDN 5 DTD 27.3.03]. HH100/351/21 30.1.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE OF SALVAGE EQUIPMENT INC HAWSERS, PULLEYS, MASTS, PIPES AND GENERAL WRECKAGE. LIES IN 28MTRS AND RISES NO HIGHER THAN 2MTRS FROM THE SEABED. (CPO JACKSON, NACSAC). NCA. 7.10.10 EXAM'D USING M/B. AREA OF SCOUR. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). RETAIN LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND'. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 03.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. CENTRED ON 5853.020N, 0311.548W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.17MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND FA 24.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2025
Limits

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE, HT BY DIVER

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 53.021 N,3 11.56 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD wreck located?

The PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.021 N,3 11.56 W.

How deep is the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD and where exactly is it located?

The PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD lies at a depth of about 24.17 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.021 N,3 11.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD?

The seabed around the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD sink?

The PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD sank on Jun 21, 1909.

When was the wreck of the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD discovered?

The wreck of the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD was discovered in 1919.

What country did the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD belong to?

The PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD?

The PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD had a tonnage of 24380 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD?

The PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD is classified as a battleship.

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