Topsy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Topsy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 22.765 N,11 21.123 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.379417
  • Longitude: 11.352050
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TOPSY
Type coaster
Flag DK
Length 40.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 292
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2025

Surveying Details

H2130/70 17.10.78 WK LIES IN 562248N, 112100E. LEAST DEPTH 12.0MTRS. MARKED BY A G LT BUOY. (DANISH TNM 1554/78). - TNM 2528/78 ISSUED. H2130/70 20.1.81 WK DISPERSED, BUOY WITHDRAWN. MIN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. (DANISH HYDRO, LTR DTD 14.1.81). CHART AS WK 21MTRS [11FMS 4FT]. H4965/79 25.2.81 REPEAT OF EARLIER TNM. (DANISH TNM 58/81). LETTER IS LATER. NCA. H4965/79 16.3.81 REPEAT OF LETTER. (DANISH NM 201/81). NCA NEEDED. 11.2.05 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 5622.800N, 1121.00E [WGD] ON DANISH 102 [INT 1302] [2ND EDN MAR'04, ADOPTION] & LARGER SCALE DANISH 124 [FEB'00 EDN]. NE 2108. 4.9.16 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 5622.765N, 1121.123E [WGD] ON DK4KATGS. (EDN 48.6, DTD 20.4.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

8.11.78 VESSEL SANK ABOUT 12M SE OF GRENAA HBR, WHILE ON PASSAGE STRALSUND FOR OSLO. (LL, 8.11.78). 26.3.79 VESSEL STILL LYING IN SAME POSN, NO ATTEMPT TO SALVE. (LL, 26.3.79).

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FAQ

Where is the TOPSY wreck located?

The TOPSY wreck is located at coordinates 56 22.765 N,11 21.123 E.

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

The TOPSY lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 22.765 N,11 21.123 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOPSY?

The seabed around the TOPSY lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TOPSY sink?

The TOPSY sank on Sep 11, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TOPSY discovered?

The wreck of the TOPSY was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TOPSY belong to?

The TOPSY belonged to DK.

What cargo was the TOPSY carrying?

The TOPSY was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the TOPSY?

The TOPSY had a tonnage of 292 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOPSY?

The TOPSY is classified as a coaster.

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