Unterelbe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Unterelbe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.793 N,7 57.112 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.229883
  • Longitude: 7.951867
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNTERELBE
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2019

Surveying Details

H2264/13 31.5.13 WK 4MTRS [2FMS], IN 541420N, 075850E, OR 044DEG, 4.7M FROM HELIGOLAND LTHO. MARKED BY CONL LT BUOY, FL.G APPROX 0.5C N & GR CONL BUOY 20YDS S OF WK. (BERLIN NMS 1176 &1229/13). - NM 713/13. H360/14 5.2.14 S BUOY WITHDRAWN & LT BUOY MOVED TO 297DEG, 2.7C FROM WK. (BERLIN NM 137/14). - NM 205/14. H4182/21 22.7.21 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 8.8MTRS [4.75FMS], MARKED BY EXPERIMENTAL MINE CASE & SMALL RED. BUOY APPROX 500MTRS NW [MAG]. (BERLIN NM 2239/21). - NM 1289/21. H6195/21 [NO DATE] WK DISPERSED. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6124/26 5.10.26 AMENDED TO NDW (1913). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H251/33 19.1.33 SHOWN AS DW ON GERMAN 88 & 61. - NM 134/33. H337/34 11.1.34 NOW FOUL IN 541352N, 075710E. (BERLIN 1/20/34) - NM 95/34. 7.7.87 SHOWN ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. H2122/80 20.12.88 NOW WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.2MTRS, IN 541350N, 075711E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)103/45/88). BR STD. 1.3.16 SHOWN AS SW 12.7MTRS IN 5413.793N, 0757.112E [WGD] ON DE321002. (EDN 7.8, DTD 8.1.16). AMEND SW 12.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST SALVAGING A TORPEDO BOAT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 13.793 N,7 57.112 E
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FAQ

Where is the UNTERELBE wreck located?

The UNTERELBE wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.793 N,7 57.112 E.

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

The UNTERELBE lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 13.793 N,7 57.112 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNTERELBE?

The seabed around the UNTERELBE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UNTERELBE discovered?

The wreck of the UNTERELBE was discovered in 1913.

What country did the UNTERELBE belong to?

The UNTERELBE belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the UNTERELBE?

The UNTERELBE is classified as a steam ship.

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