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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 3, 2018 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
46 5.712 N,1 41.824 W
Sauerland on Wreck Map
Sauerland Wreck on Google Map
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.