Stuttgart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stuttgart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.545 N,18 37.031 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.559083
  • Longitude: 18.617183
Wreck Depth 20.8 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name STUTTGART
Type hospital ship
Flag DE
Length 160.6 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 10.7
Orientation 52
Tonnage 13387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7402/53 24.11.53 WK 0.3MTRS SHOWN IN 543330N, 183717E, MARKED BY G SPAR BUOYS E & W, ON POLISH 29. INS AS WK 1FT WITH BUOYS. NC 2369. H7402/53 23.6.56 LT & BELL BUOY LAID TO MARK SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (POLISH NM 139/56). 13.12.57 SHOWN AS WK 0.3MTRS, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, BELL CLOSE SE ON POLISH 102. AMEND BUOYS. BR STD. H7402/53 28.5.58 BUOY MOVED TO S OF WK. (POLISH NM 151/58). BR STD. H7402/53 30.6.59 WORK BEING CARRIED OUT TO REMOVE WK. (POLISH NM 249/59). H7402/53 6.3.61 WK NOW CLEARED TO 17.0MTRS. (POLISH NM 663/60). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 2FT. - NM 534/61. 5.9.73 AMENDED TO WK 17.0MTRS. NC 2369. 19.9.78 WK 17.0MTRS IN 543324N, 183718E SHOWN ON POLISH 51.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS HH323/470/02 22.2.99 NOW WK 17.0MTRS IN 5433.652N, 1837.192E [WGD]. (POLISH NM 107/99). BR STD. 18.7.01 SHOWN IN 5433.550N, 1837.120E [WGD] ON POLISH 73 [INT 1288] [1998 EDN CORRECT TO 17.11.2000]. NC 2688. SEP 2009/000156281 3.12.09 SHOWN AS WK 16.8MTRS IN 5433.554N, 1837.010E [WGD] PL3J3030. [EDN 14]. AMEND DW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1924 BY VULCAN-WERKE A.G. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 517NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. BOMBED & SET ON FIRE BY US AIRCRAFT. BURNT OUT COMPLETELY. (DODS).

General Comments

2 Wks

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FAQ

Where is the STUTTGART wreck located?

The STUTTGART wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.545 N,18 37.031 E.

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

The STUTTGART lies at a depth of about 20.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.545 N,18 37.031 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STUTTGART?

The seabed around the STUTTGART lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the STUTTGART sink?

The STUTTGART sank on Oct 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the STUTTGART discovered?

The wreck of the STUTTGART was discovered in 1943.

What country did the STUTTGART belong to?

The STUTTGART belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the STUTTGART?

The STUTTGART had a tonnage of 13387 tons.

What type of wreck is the STUTTGART?

The STUTTGART is classified as a hospital ship.

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