Steuben Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Steuben Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.423 N,16 40.816 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.223717
  • Longitude: 16.680267
Wreck Depth 49.1 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name STEUBEN
Type liner
Flag DE
Length 160.3 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 13.1
Sonar Length 128
Orientation 60
Tonnage 14660
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2024

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS BETWEEN STOLPE BANK AND POMERANIAN COAST. (DODS). 11.11.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 544100N, 165100E. (SEA BREEZES, OCT '80). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH165/410/03 13.8.04 WK 49MTRS IN 5513.42N, 1640.82E [WGD]. (POLISH NM 31/493/04). - NM 4197/04. HH100/351/21 9.11.04 HAS BEEN LOCATED BY POLISH HO IN MAY 2004. DIVED 20.10.04 IN 5513.425N, 1640.797E [WGD] (MIDSHIPS), WITH BOW IN 5513.408N, 1640.749E AND STERN IN 5513.442N, 1640.854E. IN ONE PIECE LYING ON PORT SIDE. STANDS SOME 20MTRS HIGH BY DIVER, 21MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LIES WITH BOWS TOWARDS 233 DEGS. (M RULKA & S POPEK, EMAIL DTD 9.11.04). NCA. SEP 2007/000000683 22.1.07 RESTRICTED AREA, RADIUS 500MTRS, DIVING PROHIBITED CENTRED ON WRECK. ACCOMPANYING NOTE STATES: THIS AREA IS THE BURIAL SITE OF SHIPWRECK VICTIMS. ANY ACTIVITY THAT MAY BREAK THE PEACE OF THIS SITE IS PROHIBITED. (POLISH NM 52/765/06) INS RESTRICTED AREA WITH NOTE: THE WK IN 5513.4N, 1640.8E IS THE BURIAL SITE OF SHIPWRECK VICTIMS. ANY ACTIVITY THAT MAY DISTURB THE SITE IS PROHIBITED. - NM 513/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY VULKAN WERKE. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES & LP TURBINE OF 1622NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY RUSSIAN SUBMARINE S13, BETWEEN STOLPE BANK AND THE POMERANIAN COAST WHILE CARRYING TROOPS AND SOME 1000 CIVILIAN EVACUEES FROM EAST PRUSSIA. SANK QUICKLY WITH HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE, BELIEVED TO BE IN THE REGION OF 3000. (DODS & SEA BREEZES).

General Comments

No Diving

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FAQ

Where is the STEUBEN wreck located?

The STEUBEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.423 N,16 40.816 E.

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

The STEUBEN lies at a depth of about 49.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.423 N,16 40.816 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STEUBEN?

The seabed around the STEUBEN lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the STEUBEN sink?

The STEUBEN sank on Feb 10, 1945.

When was the wreck of the STEUBEN discovered?

The wreck of the STEUBEN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the STEUBEN belong to?

The STEUBEN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the STEUBEN?

The STEUBEN had a tonnage of 14660 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEUBEN?

The STEUBEN is classified as a liner.

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