Scharnhorst Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scharnhorst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.7 N,6 13.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.645000
  • Longitude: 6.226000
Wreck Depth 20.3 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Scharnhorst
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H2408/65 10.11.67 SW 19.1MTRS [10FMS 2FT] IN 533855N, 061338E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NMS 3698 & 3818/67). - NM 2068/67. H4745/62 4.1.82 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 20MTRS [10FMS, 5FT] IN 533847N, 061339E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4204/81). BR STD. 9.1.87 SW 19.7MTRS [10FMS 4FT], SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1984 EDN] & ON GERMAN 90D [1986 EDN]. NE 3761. 11.10.07 SHOWN AS SW 19.7MTRS [MLLWS] IN 5338.743N, 0613.570E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 7.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 19.3MTRS IN 5338.758N, 0513.553E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10]. 16.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 20.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5338.758N, 0613.553E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15].

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FAQ

Where is the Scharnhorst wreck located?

The Scharnhorst wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.7 N,6 13.56 E.

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

The Scharnhorst lies at a depth of about 20.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 38.7 N,6 13.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Scharnhorst?

The seabed around the Scharnhorst lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Scharnhorst discovered?

The wreck of the Scharnhorst was discovered in 1967.

What country did the Scharnhorst belong to?

The Scharnhorst belonged to DE.

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