Schwaneck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Schwaneck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.503 N,14 57.765 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.125050
  • Longitude: 14.962750
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SCHWANECK
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 93 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2194
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1941
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H5062/52 18.8.52 ST, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE N, SHOWN IN 540735N, 145742E ON GERMAN 114 [52 EDN]. - NM ?_/52. H5062/52 25.4.57 BUOY DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 625/57). - NM 936/57. H5062/52 3.10.57 AMENDED TO DW. (POLISH NM 236/57). - NM 2321/57. H5062/52 28.1.63 AMENDED TO WK 11.9MTRS [6FMS 3FT]. (POLISH NM 626/62). - NM 152/63. 18.10.79 SHOWN AS FOUL ON POLISH CHART 202. AMENDED TO FOUL 12MTRS ON NE 2150.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1939 BY DEUTSCHE SCHIFF, U MASCHINBAU AG SEEBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEUTSCHE DAMPFS, GES HANSA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES AND LP TURBINE GIVING 286NHP. STRUCK A MINE AND SUNK N.E OF STETTIN.

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FAQ

Where is the SCHWANECK wreck located?

The SCHWANECK wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.503 N,14 57.765 E.

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

The SCHWANECK lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.503 N,14 57.765 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHWANECK?

The seabed around the SCHWANECK lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SCHWANECK sink?

The SCHWANECK sank on Nov 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SCHWANECK discovered?

The wreck of the SCHWANECK was discovered in 1952.

What country did the SCHWANECK belong to?

The SCHWANECK belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SCHWANECK?

The SCHWANECK had a tonnage of 2194 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHWANECK?

The SCHWANECK is classified as a steam ship.

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