Trautenfels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trautenfels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.727 N,6 37.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.928783
  • Longitude: 6.631450
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAUTENFELS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6418
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Surveying Details

H4021/48 3.6.52 SW 11.2MTRS [6FMS] IN 535730N, 064030E. (HAMBURG NM 1390/52). - NM 1035/52. H4021/48 14.11.60 POSN NOW 535603N, 063744E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4162/60). - NM 2785/60. H5191/69 1.12.71 NOW SW 18.1MTRS [9FMS 5FT] IN 535546N, 063758E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4395/71). - NM 1974/71. H4146/82 1.8.88 AMENDED TO SW 19.2MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (22)84/27/88). - NM 2509/88. 13.1.88 NAME GIVEN, CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS JAN '88 EDN NO.N2 226) 11.10.07 SHOWN IN 5355.72N, 0637.88E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 16.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 18.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5355.727N, 0637.887E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFSBAU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEUTSCHE DAMPFS, GES, HANSA. SANK AFTER STRIKING A MINE OFF TERSCHELLING. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 2693/17

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FAQ

Where is the TRAUTENFELS wreck located?

The TRAUTENFELS wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.727 N,6 37.887 E.

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

The TRAUTENFELS lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.727 N,6 37.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRAUTENFELS?

The seabed around the TRAUTENFELS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the TRAUTENFELS sink?

The TRAUTENFELS sank on Dec 11, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TRAUTENFELS discovered?

The wreck of the TRAUTENFELS was discovered in 1952.

What country did the TRAUTENFELS belong to?

The TRAUTENFELS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the TRAUTENFELS?

The TRAUTENFELS had a tonnage of 6418 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAUTENFELS?

The TRAUTENFELS is classified as a steam ship.

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