Sauerland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sauerland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 5.712 N,1 41.824 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.095200
  • Longitude: -1.697067
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAUERLAND
Type merchant vessel
Flag DE
Length 141.1 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.9
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 7087
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H04379/44 11.11.44 DW PA IN 460538N, 014216W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2473/44. H770/47 4.3.47 NOW DW WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. (PARIS NM 51 4167 46). - NM 531/47. H6510/46 11.3.47 BUOY NOW G SPH LT BUOY, OCC.G. (PARIS NM 4 401 47). - NM 646/47. H5245/51 6.4.55 BUOY MOVED TO CLOSE W. (PARIS NM 04 31 55). - NM 833/55. H5245/51 22.12.55 NOW WK 3.9MTRS [2FMS 1FT]. (PARIS NM 55 39 32). - NM 3102/55. H5245/51 7.2.57 RARFL ADDED TO BUOY. (PARIS NM 56 47 10). H1507/58 18.3.58 LT AT BUOY NOW OCC.G.4S. (PARIS NM 58 06 23). NCA. H5245/51 26.11.59 NOW WK 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT]. (PARIS NM 59 42 25). BR STD. H5245/51 2.6.61 NOW WK 14.9MTRS [8FMS 1FT]. (PARIS NM 61 19 09). BR STD. H5245/51 15.12.61 NOW NDW, MARKED BY CAN LT BUOY PA, GP.FL(3)12S, CLOSE W. (PARIS NM 61 37 17). - NM 2226/61. 24.8.70 SHOWN AS WK 14.9MTRS [8FMS 1 FT], BUOY NO LONGER PA, ON FRENCH 6333. BR STD. 22.1.76 SHOWN AS WK 14.9MTRS ON FRENCH 6338T [1975 EDN]. - NM 252/76. H3464/70 28.3.83 NOW WK 21MTRS [11FMS 3FT] IN 460545N, 014144.5W. BR STD. 6.4.88 SHOWN AS WK 21MTRS IN 460544.5N, 014144W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. LOCATED BY E/S & DCS3. STANDS 5MTRS OFF THE SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14561065). NC 2663. HH353/510/03 29.9.98 NOW WK 24MTRS IN 460546N, 014145W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 37 16). - NM 3960/98. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4605.712N, 0141.824W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7404 [INT 1843] [2ND EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2999.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1929 BY F SCHICHAU. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. SUNK DURING COMBINED AIR & SEA OPERATIONS OFF LA ROCHELLE. (DODS). SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM 'HMS DIADEM'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).

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FAQ

Where is the SAUERLAND wreck located?

The SAUERLAND wreck is located at coordinates 46 5.712 N,1 41.824 W.

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

The SAUERLAND lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 46 5.712 N,1 41.824 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAUERLAND?

The seabed around the SAUERLAND lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the SAUERLAND sink?

The SAUERLAND sank on Aug 12, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAUERLAND discovered?

The wreck of the SAUERLAND was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAUERLAND belong to?

The SAUERLAND belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SAUERLAND?

The SAUERLAND had a tonnage of 7087 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAUERLAND?

The SAUERLAND is classified as a merchant vessel.

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