Wiesbaden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wiesbaden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 59.97 N,5 56.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.999500
  • Longitude: 5.948500
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIESBADEN
Type light cruiser
Flag DE
Length 139 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 4900
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2015

Surveying Details

H3468/20 POSN GIVEN AS 570000N, 055700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H315/27 12.2.27 AMENDED TO NDW PA (1916) ON BA 2182B. 31.7.72 SHOWN IN POSN 570000N, 055535E ON DANISH FISHERIES CHART 5604 [RECEIVED 9.8.65]. 27.10.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 565945N, 055640E [EUR] ON GERMAN 82 [1971]. [IN DANISH WATERS]. 11.6.01 SHOWN AS NDW ON DANISH 93 [3RD EDN FEB'01, 1:375,000]. IN NORWEGIAN WATERS. 22.8.12 NOT SHOWN ON DK2NORSO [EDN 32.1]. NOT SHOWN ON BA 1422. AMEND DEAD. SEP 2015/000111115 24.7.15 NOT LOCATED, NFS. (HMS ECHO, SNT03/15). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AT BATTLE OF JUTLAND.

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FAQ

Where is the WIESBADEN wreck located?

The WIESBADEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 59.97 N,5 56.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIESBADEN?

The seabed around the WIESBADEN lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the WIESBADEN sink?

The WIESBADEN sank on Jun 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the WIESBADEN discovered?

The wreck of the WIESBADEN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the WIESBADEN belong to?

The WIESBADEN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the WIESBADEN?

The WIESBADEN had a tonnage of 4900 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIESBADEN?

The WIESBADEN is classified as a light cruiser.

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