Stormarn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stormarn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.91 N,4 43.775 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.281833
  • Longitude: 4.729583
Wreck Depth 16.45 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Stormarn
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 60.7 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 5
Tonnage 1415
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

18.9.72 SANK 320DEGS, 7.5M FROM EIERLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.209). H4868/71 17.10.72 WK 11MTRS IN 531659N, 044350E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QKFL.G CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 2893(P)/72). - TNM 2003/72. H2671/63 14.12.72 NOW WK SW 10.5MTRS, BUOY RETAINED. (HAGUE NM 3461/72). - NM 45/73. 21.3.73 SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.5MTRS. LYING 165/345DEGS. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS) H2671/63 18.10.77 NOW WK SW 15.7MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 2977/77). - NM 2450/77. 7.8.89 STORMARN, WK SW 15.7MTRS IN 531700N, 044348E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L15 1019). SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.4MTRS IN 5316.916N, 0443.772E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 20.5.09 STORMARN, WK SW 15.4MTRS IN 5316.9N, 0443.8E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L15 1019)

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY HUGO PETERS, WEWELSFLETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISABELLA SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE PENMAENMAWR FOR HAMBURG. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. (MSD).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Stormarn wreck located?

The Stormarn wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.91 N,4 43.775 E.

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

The Stormarn lies at a depth of about 16.45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.91 N,4 43.775 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Stormarn?

The seabed around the Stormarn lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the Stormarn sink?

The Stormarn sank on Sep 16, 1972.

When was the wreck of the Stormarn discovered?

The wreck of the Stormarn was discovered in 1972.

What country did the Stormarn belong to?

The Stormarn belonged to CY.

What cargo was the Stormarn carrying?

The Stormarn was carrying sawdust/wood chips,stone.

What was the tonnage of the Stormarn?

The Stormarn had a tonnage of 1415 tons.

What type of wreck is the Stormarn?

The Stormarn is classified as a motor vessel.

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