Stralsund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stralsund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.977 N,0 18.342 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.482950
  • Longitude: 0.305700
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRALSUND
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 9.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1106
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1957
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 1999

Surveying Details

H1113/57 19.2.57 H1113/57 19.2.57 SANK IN 542900N, 001818E. POSN FROM DECCA ESTIMATED ACCURATE TO +/- 2.5 CABLES. GEN DEPTH 40.5 FMS (BELOW KEEL). (HMS RUSSELL, HN 10.2.57). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 21.6.72 21.6.72 AMENDED TO USC 40MTRS. NC 129. HH090/801/01 6.11.98 HH090/801/01 6.11.98 EXAM'D 1.6.98 IN 542858.6N, 011820.5E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.8 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.8MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. INTACT. BOW TO NORTH. BOTTOM OF GRAVELLY SAND WITH NUMEROUS SMALL BOULDERS. (GARDLINE, HI 801). WK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. UPPERDECK DETAIL AND OUTLINE OF TWO HOLDS VISIBLE ON DCSS. SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT. FUNNEL PROBABLY VISIBLE ON DCS3. AMEND TO WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

8.2.57 REPORTED IN DISTRESS AND WITH 40 DEGREES LIST. ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE WISMAR TO MIDDLESBROUGH. (LL 8.2.57).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT. BOWS NORTH.

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FAQ

Where is the STRALSUND wreck located?

The STRALSUND wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.977 N,0 18.342 E.

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

The STRALSUND lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.977 N,0 18.342 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STRALSUND?

The seabed around the STRALSUND lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the STRALSUND sink?

The STRALSUND sank on Feb 8, 1957.

When was the wreck of the STRALSUND discovered?

The wreck of the STRALSUND was discovered in 1957.

What was the tonnage of the STRALSUND?

The STRALSUND had a tonnage of 1106 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRALSUND?

The STRALSUND is classified as a motor vessel.

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