Wolf Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Wolf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.123600
- Longitude: 2.498400
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WOLF |
|
Type
|
torpedo boat
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
93 m |
| Width |
8.8 m |
| Draught |
3.4 |
| Tonnage |
933 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 8, 1941
|
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 17, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H0586/42 24.1.42 WK IN 510725N, 023020E, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE S. (BERLIN NM 89/41). NCA 30.8.78 DEPTH CHARGES AT STERN OF WK. (AV CHERBOURG NR 340). MARKED BY RED LT BUOY, QKFL, WITH RY FLAG. DISPERSING WK WITH EXPLOSIVE. (AV CHERBOURG NR 1259). NCA YET. H2981/78 6.3.79 WK 10.1MTRS IN 510729N, 022956E [EUR]. (FR NM 03 23 79 & 04 32 79). - NM 749/79. 21.10.81 SHOWN AS WK 10.1MTRS IN 510728N, 022958E [EUR] ON FR 6500 [4TH EDN - 1981). NCA. H1310/81/29 13.11.81 DESCRIBED AS LARGE WK, COVERED WITH NETS. NOT POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY. POSN GIVEN AS 510730N, 023006E. (J COULON, 3.11.81). H1310/81/33 4.12.81 LOCAL FISHERMAN RECOVERED ELECTRICAL FITTINGS WITH GERMAN MARKINGS FROM THIS WK. (J COULON, 20.11.81). PROBABLY SAME WK REFERRED TO IN H0586/42 - BERLIN NM 89/41. H1310/84/4 21.2.84 IDENTIFIED AS GERMAN TORPEDO BOAT 'WOLF'. LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE, HEADING N. FOREPART FROM AFT OF BRIDGE, INCLUDING 105MM GUN, STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. STERN PART MUCH DAMAGED BY FRENCH NAVY A FEW YEARS AGO. TWO TORPEDOES STILL IN TUBES. (J COULON, 31.1.84). 28.1.85 WK 10.1MTRS SHOWN IN 510728N, 023001E [EUR] ON FR 6652. NE 323. 16.8.85 DESCRIBED AS GERMAN MINELAYER. EXAM'D IN 510728N, 022959E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS. (ANNALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES). 18.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873 [MLS], NOW LARGEST SCALE. 14.11.11 SHOWN AS WK 10.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5107.416N, 0229.904E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11].
Circumstances of loss
MINED WHEN RETURNING FROM MINING OPERATION RENATE OFF DOVER. (J COULON).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E
Wolf on Wreck Map
Wolf Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the WOLF wreck located?
The WOLF wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E.
How deep is the WOLF and where exactly is it located?
The WOLF lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.416 N,2 29.904 E.
How deep is the seabed around the WOLF?
The seabed around the WOLF lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the WOLF sink?
The WOLF sank on Jan 8, 1941.
When was the wreck of the WOLF discovered?
The wreck of the WOLF was discovered in 1941.
What country did the WOLF belong to?
The WOLF belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the WOLF?
The WOLF had a tonnage of 933 tons.
What type of wreck is the WOLF?
The WOLF is classified as a torpedo boat.
General Comments
ON PORT SIDE, BOWS N, STERN BADLY DAMAGED