Wirpi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Wirpi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.942 N,8 20.116 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.982367
  • Longitude: 8.335267
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIRPI
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 22, 2019

Surveying Details

9.10.45 DW 2 MASTS IN 535857N, 082029E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3261. 4.5.49 NOW CHARTED AS ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3261. 8.9.50 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3261. H3340/46 12.10.64 G BUOY LAID CLOSE E OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 3819/64) - NM 1942/64. H606/61 19.2.69 BUOY NO LONGER SHOWN ON GERMAN 44 [1968 EDN]. BR STD. H2903/77 13.8.81 WK SW 0.8MTRS IN 535858.5N, 082011.6E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2468/81) BR STD. H3740/85 13.1.86 MARKED TEMPORARILY BY N CARD LT BUOY, VQ, LAID 180MTRS N. (HAMBURG NM 4911(T)/85). NCA. 24.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 2.1MTRS IN 5358.942N, 0820.116E [WGD] ON DE421040. (EDN 29.0, DTD 31.7.15). AMEND SW 2.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000181589 12.9.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5358.942N, 0820.116E [WGD] ON GERMAN 44. [ED 45, COR TO 15.4.16]. AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the WIRPI wreck located?

The WIRPI wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.942 N,8 20.116 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIRPI?

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

When was the wreck of the WIRPI discovered?

The wreck of the WIRPI was discovered in 1945.

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