Sizilien (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sizilien (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.895 N,5 13.162 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.598250
  • Longitude: 5.219367
Wreck Depth 19.12 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIZILIEN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 120.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 97
Orientation 170
Tonnage 4647
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1943
Scour Dimensions 200.0,,006.0,
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0778/43 6.3.43 DW PA (2 MASTS) IN 530000N, 051300E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 472/43. H03017/44 24.8.44 SHOWN AS DW (2 MASTS) IN 533620N, 051335E ON GERMAN CHART. - FNM 1735/44. H3150/69 9.2.70 WK 15.9MTRS FOUND IN 533600N, 051306E [EUR]. (NETH 1969 POST-NEW BROOM SURVEY). BR STD. H3150/69 30.4.70 POSN GIVEN AS 533559N, 051310E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 1093/70). AMEND WK 8FMS 4FT IN 533559N, 051310N [EUR]. - NM 1938/70. H3150/69 13.4.71 G CONL LT BUOY, INTQG, WITH RAFL & TOPMARK CLOSE E. (NETH NM 732(P)/71). - NM 544/71. H2671/63 14.12.72 NOW SW 16.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3461/72). AMEND SW 9FMS ON 2593, 1405, 2181 & 2182A - NM 44/73. 21.3.73 SCOUR 200MTRS LONG, 6MTRS DEEP. SWEPT DEPTH 16.5MTRS. (NETH WK RECORDS). H2671/63 18.10.77 NOW SW 17.3MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 2977/77). AMEND SW 9FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2450/77. H4753/82 14.5.86 NOW SW 17.9MTRS IN 533556N, 051319E [EUR]. (NETH NM 207/86). AMEND SW 9FMS 4FT. BR STD. 21.8.89 SW 17.9MTRS IN 533556.4N, 051319.5E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NO.M7-436). NC 1405. HH100/351/06 1.4.93 SS SIZILIEN SANK IN 533600N, 051300E, APPROX. (H VANDIEREN - GERMAN WK CHART). 1.4.93 WK EXAM'D IN 533556.4N, 051319.5E [EUR] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEG. LENGTH 97MTRS. (NETH WK NO. M7-436 [1992]). NCA. 8.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 17.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5335.910N, 0513.138E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

4.5.43 BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT 4.5.43. (DOD). SUNK 4.5.42. (GERMAN WRECK CHART).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.895 N,5 13.162 E
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FAQ

Where is the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.895 N,5 13.162 E.

How deep is the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 19.12 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.895 N,5 13.162 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) sank on May 4, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY)?

The SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4647 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIZILIEN (PROBABLY)?

The SIZILIEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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