Wiedau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Wiedau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.5 N,9 45.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.558333
  • Longitude: 9.758333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIEDAU
Type motor vessel
Length 85.6 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1866
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G LT BUOY WITH CYLINDRICAL TOPMARK, GPFL(2)G.8S
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2010

Surveying Details

22.12.75 WK CAPSIZED IN 533348N, 094518E AFTER COLLISION IN RIVER ELBE. (LL, 22.12.75). NCA 23.12.75 LYING AGROUND NEAR FERRY PONTOON, WITTENBERGEN OUTSIDE NAVIGATABLE WATERS. (LL, 23.12.75). NCA. 3.2.76 RAISING OF VESSEL INTERRUPTED FOR INDEFINITE TIME, OWING TO ICE DRIFTING IN RIVER ELBE. (LL, 3.2.76). NCA. H1271/76 12.2.76 WKS OF WIEDAU & UWE REPORTED IN 533330N, 094530E, EACH MARKED BY TEMP G LT BUOY WITH CYLINDRICAL TOPMARK, GPFL(2)G.6S, CLOSE E & W. SALVAGE OPS TO BE IN PLACE SOON. (HAMBURG NM 71(T)/76). FOR FILING ONLY. 17.3.76 WK RAISED BY SALVORS 14.3.76, TRANSFERRED TO SHALLOW WATERS AT NEESAND, RIVER ELBE & BEACHED SLIGHTLY SE OF SITE OF COLLISION. (LL, 17.3.76). NCA. H3142/69 5.4.76 MARKED BY G LT BUOY WITH CYLINDRICAL TOPMARK, GPFL(2)G.8S. (HAMBURG NM 617(T)/76). NCA. 12.4.76 TOWED TO HAMBURG 8/4/76. (LL, 12.4.76). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY JOS L MEYER, PAPENBURG. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR DENMARK. CAPSIZED & SANK IN THICK FOG AFTER BEING IN COLLISION WITH POLISH MV MIECZYSLAW KALINOWSKI & 600TON WEST GERMAN RIVER BARGE UWE. ONE MAN LOST. RAISED & TOWED TO HAMBURG. DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WIEDAU wreck located?

The WIEDAU wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.5 N,9 45.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIEDAU?

The seabed around the WIEDAU lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the WIEDAU sink?

The WIEDAU sank on Dec 19, 1975.

When was the wreck of the WIEDAU discovered?

The wreck of the WIEDAU was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the WIEDAU carrying?

The WIEDAU was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WIEDAU?

The WIEDAU had a tonnage of 1866 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIEDAU?

The WIEDAU is classified as a motor vessel.

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