V.s.54 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
V.s.54 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.51 N,11 13.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.575167
  • Longitude: 11.231000
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name V.S.54
Type patrol boat
Flag DE
Tonnage 250
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1898/45 3.4.45 DW IN 543418N, 111406E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1061/45. 5.9.46 GIVES NAME & TONNAGE. 23.11.51 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 31 [1950]. H5890/53 20.10.53 WK 18MTRS [9FMS 5FT] IN 543436N, 111350E. (HAMBURG NM 2226/53). INS AS WK 9FMS 5FT. NC 2364 H5890/53 22.6.56 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG NM 2074(T)/56). H5890/53 9.1.57 SALVAGE OPS FINISHED, BUOY WDN. (HAMBURG NM 4592(T)/56). 9.9.70 SHOWN AS SW 18MTRS IN 543430N, 111354E [EUR] ON GERMAN CHART. AMEND TO SW 9FMS 5FT. NE 2364. 23.4.93 NOW SHOWN AS SW 17.8MTRS. (GER 31D [5TH EDN, 4.6.92]). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 4FT. NE 2364 HH100/351/08 22.3.94 DESCRIBED AS WK OF TRAWLER. (SGT. S J ROBERTS, 17.1. 94). SEP 2007/000053280 30.8.07 SW 18MTRS SHOWN ON GERMAN 64 [1:200,000 SCALE, 5TH' EDN 2007]. RETAIN AS SW 17.8MTRS UNTIL GERMAN LARGER SCALE CHARTS ARE AMENDED TO AGREE. NCA. SEP 2007/000079174 19.11.07 SW 18MTRS IN 5434.51N, 1113.86E [WGD] SHOWN ON GERMAN 31 [1:50,000 SCALE, 07' EDN]. AMEND TO SW 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2022

Circumstances of loss

EXPERIMENTAL AUXILIARY PATROL VESSEL.

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FAQ

Where is the V.S.54 wreck located?

The V.S.54 wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.51 N,11 13.86 E.

How deep is the V.S.54 and where exactly is it located?

The V.S.54 lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.51 N,11 13.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the V.S.54?

The seabed around the V.S.54 lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the V.S.54 discovered?

The wreck of the V.S.54 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the V.S.54 belong to?

The V.S.54 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the V.S.54?

The V.S.54 had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the V.S.54?

The V.S.54 is classified as a patrol boat.

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