Rigsgeft (Rixhoft) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rigsgeft (rixhoft) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.993 N,12 3.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.266550
  • Longitude: 12.066333
Wreck Depth 13.9 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Tonnage 183
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1941
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2183/45 17.5.45 DW IN 541606N, 120400E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1371/45. H2235/46 20.2.47 POSN AMENDED TO 541606N, 120424E. G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. (LENINGRAD NM 35/1072/46). - NM 441/47. H2787/47 9.12.48 BUOY DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 2220/48). - NM 2724/48. H2235/46 21.3.52 AMENDED TO FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 583/52. HH327/350/02 11.11.91 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM (16)163/91). DELETE. BR STD. HH327/490/01 19.11.93 WK SW 13.7MTRS, IN 541602N, 120403E. (HAMBURG NM (16)36/43/93). BR STD. RECORD NO LONGER MAINTAINED. SEP 2015/000243843 25.11.15 SHOWN AS SW 13.9MTRS IN 5415.993N, 1203.980E [WGD] ON GERMAN 163 [ED16, COR 6.11.15]. AMEND TO SW 13.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2021
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 15.993 N,12 3.98 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) wreck located?

The RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.993 N,12 3.98 E.

How deep is the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) and where exactly is it located?

The RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) lies at a depth of about 13.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.993 N,12 3.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT)?

The seabed around the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) sink?

The RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) sank on Jun 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) discovered?

The wreck of the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) belong to?

The RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT)?

The RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) had a tonnage of 183 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT)?

The RIGSGEFT (RIXHOFT) is classified as a minesweeper.

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