Vaering Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vaering Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.086 N,11 33.388 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.468100
  • Longitude: 11.556467
Wreck Depth 17.3 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VAERING
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H350/49 4.2.49 WK OF SS VARING IN 542812N, 113327E [EUR]. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, OCG, WITH TOPMARK, CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 51/2792/48). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 142/49. H350/49 14.2.49 NOW WK 14.6MTRS IN 542812N, 113327E. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 44/49). - NM 265/49. H685/51 1.8.56 NOW WK 14.5MTRS [7FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2189/56). - NM 1926/56. H511/61 27.2.61 WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] SHOWN IN 542812N, 113318E [EUR] ON DANISH 186, E GERMAN 3021 & ON GERMAN 36. H511/61 11.12.75 SALVAGE & DISPERSAL BEING CARRIED OUT BETWEEN 10 NOV & MID DEC 1975. (HAMBURG NM 4085(T)/75). NCA. 6.2.80 SW 14MTRS SHOWN IN 542812N, 113318E [EUR] ON GERMAN 36. NE 2364. H2897/77 2.7.80 WK OF VAERING, LEAST DEPTH 17.4MTRS, IN 542812N, 113318E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 818/80). - NM 1503/80. SEP 2007/000015217 14.2.08 NOW WK 17.3MTRS IN 5428.086N, 1133.388E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 6/153/08). BR STD. SEP 2008/000019760 27.2.08 WKS 17.3. (DANISH NM CC 6/38/08). LIES CLOSE TO [65876]. AMEND TO 17.3 WKS IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

COVERS POSN OF [65876]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 28.086 N,11 33.388 E
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FAQ

Where is the VAERING wreck located?

The VAERING wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.086 N,11 33.388 E.

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

The VAERING lies at a depth of about 17.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.086 N,11 33.388 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAERING?

The seabed around the VAERING lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VAERING discovered?

The wreck of the VAERING was discovered in 1948.

What type of wreck is the VAERING?

The VAERING is classified as a steam ship.

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