Schlesien Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Schlesien Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.35 N,14 17.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.005833
  • Longitude: 14.291667
Wreck Depth 10.5 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SCHLESIEN
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 127.7 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 13040
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1945
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2257/46 31.5.46 DW IN 540025N, 141727E. (LENINGRAD NM 12/397/46). - NM 1790/46. H4470/47 28.7.47 PARTLY VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (HAMBURG NM 984/47). AMENDED TO ST. - NM 1835/47. H4470/47 5.10.49 INS FL R ON SYMBOL. (GDYNIA NM 118/49). - NM 1961/49 H4470/47 9.5.50 POSN NOW 540024N, 141734E. (GDYNIA NM 4/40/50). - NM 891/50. 20.5.52 UPPERWORKS MAINLY REMOVED. NOW PARTLY AWASH. SALVAGE DISCONTINUED. (NID 04261/52). NCA. H4470/47 12.12.52 AMENDED TO ST, WITH G CONL BUOY, FL R, CLOSE W. (GDYNIA NM 753/52). - NM 2580/52. H4470/47 8.10.54 AMENDED TO WK 2.9MTRS [1FM 3FT], IN 540024N, 141730E. MARKED BY G LT FLOAT, FL G. CLOSE W. (GDYNIA NM 2910/54). - NM 2229/54 & NM 2848/54. H6279/53 VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO BUOY. - NM 1383/55, NM 1929/55, NM 139/57. H6279/53 3.10.57 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT]. (POL NM 247/57). - NM 2323/57. H4470/47 14.4.58 AMENDED TO WK 11MTRS [6FMS]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (POL NM 476/57). - NM 608/58. H4950/57 5.9.67 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT]. G CONL BUOY, Q G, ESTABLISHED CLOSE E. (POL NM 464/67). BR STD. H4950/57 4.12.68 POSN AMENDED TO 540024N, 141721E. (GDYNIA NM 681/68). BR STD. H4950/57 23.9.69 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 540028N, 141736E ON POL 101. BR STD. H4950/57 10.9.71 SHOWN AS WK 8.8MTRS ON SZ 151. NE 2150. H4950/57 10.11.71 AMENDED TO WK 10.5 MTRS [5FMS 4FT] IN 540024, 141736E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (GDYNIA NM 492/71). - NM 1873/71. H2503/86 17.9.87 FOUL 12.3MTRS IN 540025N, 141731E [POT]. (POL NM 301/87). NCA YET. 18.2.98 NOT SHOWN ON POLISH 203 [1997 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY SCHICHAU - DANZIG. ARNAMENT OF 4 X 11INCH, 10 X 5.9INCH, 4 X 3.5INCH, 4 X 20MM GUNS. POWERED BY 8 OIL FIRED & 4 COAL POWERED BOILERS, RECIPROCATING ENGINES OF 17000 IHP, DRIVING THREE SHAFTS. SCUTTLED AFTER BEING DAMAGED BY A MINE WHILE BEING USED AS A CADET TRAINING SHIP. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS 1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.35 N,14 17.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the SCHLESIEN wreck located?

The SCHLESIEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.35 N,14 17.5 E.

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

The SCHLESIEN lies at a depth of about 10.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.35 N,14 17.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHLESIEN?

The seabed around the SCHLESIEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SCHLESIEN sink?

The SCHLESIEN sank on Apr 3, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SCHLESIEN discovered?

The wreck of the SCHLESIEN was discovered in 1946.

What country did the SCHLESIEN belong to?

The SCHLESIEN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SCHLESIEN?

The SCHLESIEN had a tonnage of 13040 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHLESIEN?

The SCHLESIEN is classified as a battleship.

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