Sabine Howald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sabine howald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.718 N,6 15.155 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.578633
  • Longitude: 6.252583
Wreck Depth 12.81 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SABINE HOWALD
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 133.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 5956
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H751/46 23.2.46 STRANDED WK IN 533500N, 061454E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, FL.G.6S. (HAMBURG NM 922/45). - NM 726/46. H2930/48 21.6.48 NOW WK 6.5MTRS [3FMS 3FT], MARKED BY G LT BUOY, OCC.G.6S. (HAGUE NM 1767/48). - NM 1369/48. H2930/48 19.5.54 LT BUOY AMENDED TO GP.FL(3)6S. (HAMBURG NM 1338/54). - NM 1125/54. H2930/48 29.1.55 NOW TO WK 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NMS 3809/54 & 3884/54). - NM 150/55. H2930/48 18.11.55 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAGUE NM 3613(T)/55, HAMBURG NM 4035(T)/55). NCA. H2930/48 3.10.57 NOW WK SW 6.8MTRS [3FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3036/57). - NM 2336/57. H5850/48 21.7.60 NOW WK 9.5MTRS [5FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2578/60). BR STD. H4348/50 23.9.60 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG NM 3039/60). - NM 2406/60. H5831/58 11.11.60 POSN NOW FOUL. BUOY DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 3924/60 & HAGUE NM 3253/60). - NM 2786/60. H4745/62 12.12.80 NOW WK 13MTRS [7FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 4086/80). BR STD. H3968/76 6.1.83 NOW WK SW 12.8MTRS. (HAGUE NM 4363/82). BR STD. H4146/82 29.7.88 NOW WK SW 11.4MTRS IN 533447N, 061512E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)90/27/88). - NM 2509/88. 28.12.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.4MTRS IN 5334.71N, 0615.12E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3631. 16.7.08 SHOWN AS WK SW 11.4MTRS [MLLWS] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN CORRECT TO 1.5.07, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1635. SEP 2010/000046958 6.5.10 SHOWN AS SW 11.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5334.712N, 0615.147E [WGD] ON NL302593 [EDN 21.0]. NCA. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 12.4MTRS [LAT] ON BA 1635 [EDN 3 DTD 9.5.13]. SEP 2015/000194528 10.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 11.2MTRS IN 5334.71N, 0615.15E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 36/382/15). AMEND TO DW 11.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY NORDSEEWERKE EMDEN, WITH COMPOUND ENGINES OF 306NHP & L.P. TURBINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BERNHARD HOWALDT. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF BORKUM. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.718 N,6 15.155 E
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FAQ

Where is the SABINE HOWALD wreck located?

The SABINE HOWALD wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.718 N,6 15.155 E.

How deep is the SABINE HOWALD and where exactly is it located?

The SABINE HOWALD lies at a depth of about 12.81 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.718 N,6 15.155 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SABINE HOWALD?

The seabed around the SABINE HOWALD lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SABINE HOWALD sink?

The SABINE HOWALD sank on May 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SABINE HOWALD discovered?

The wreck of the SABINE HOWALD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SABINE HOWALD belong to?

The SABINE HOWALD belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SABINE HOWALD?

The SABINE HOWALD had a tonnage of 5956 tons.

What type of wreck is the SABINE HOWALD?

The SABINE HOWALD is classified as a steam ship.

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