Tannhauser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tannhauser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.473 N,7 38.118 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.007883
  • Longitude: 7.635300
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANNHAUSER
Flag DE
Tonnage 1923
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1944
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

Surveying Details

H03547/44 29.8.54 DW SHOWN IN 535930N, 074000E ON GERMAN 87. - NM 1956/54. H03547/44 7.3.61 NOW NDW IN 540040N, 073804E. (HAMBURG NM 4635/60). - NM 25/61. H03547/44 29.7.63 NOW SW 10.4MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2413/63). - NM 1521/63. H5191/69 20.3.70 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG NM 706T/70). - TNM 546/70. H5191/69 21.7.70 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETE. NOW WK SW 31MTRS [17FMS] IN 540030N, 073820E. (HAMBURG NM 2449/70). - NM 1346/70. 23.3.72 SHOWN AS A GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. HH328/353/01 13.11.90 NOW SW 33.4MTRS IN 540032N, 073811E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)87/43/90). - NM 3361/90. 17.12.07 SHOWN IN 5400.515N, 0738.079E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 13.1.12 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. 19.6.15 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS IN 5400.515N, 0738.079E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103. (EDN 9, DTD 27/3/15). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H VOGEMANN. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT SW OF HELIGOLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TANNHAUSER wreck located?

The TANNHAUSER wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.473 N,7 38.118 E.

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

The TANNHAUSER lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.473 N,7 38.118 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANNHAUSER?

The seabed around the TANNHAUSER lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the TANNHAUSER sink?

The TANNHAUSER sank on Jul 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the TANNHAUSER discovered?

The wreck of the TANNHAUSER was discovered in 1954.

What country did the TANNHAUSER belong to?

The TANNHAUSER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the TANNHAUSER?

The TANNHAUSER had a tonnage of 1923 tons.

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