Wotan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wotan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 5.869 N,11 6.781 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.097817
  • Longitude: 11.113017
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name WOTAN
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1947
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 26.8.50 WK 12.2MTRS [6FMS 4FT] SHOWN IN 560554N, 110718E ON DANISH 103. LC 326. 2.1.58 WK 12.8MTRS (7FMS) SHOWN ON DANISH 102. LC 2114. H6687/57 6.3.58 SHOWN IN 560555N, 110700E ON DANISH 103. LC 2114. H556/57 29.9.58 WK 12.2MTRS (6FMS 4FT) IS CORRECT. (DANISH HO, LTR). BR STD. H1123/63 11.4.63 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS ON DANISH 103. NC 2120. H556/57 22.1.65 NOW WK 21.9MTRS (12FMS). (DANISH NM 1703/64). - NM 103/65. 4.2.72 POSN 560554N, 110728E. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.605107B). H2130/70 22.1.75 NOW WK 18.3MTRS (10FMS). (DANISH NM 1599/74). BR STD. H2130/70 25.3.76 NOW WK 20.2MTRS (11FMS). (DANISH NM 376/76). BR STD. 13.12.76 SHOWN AS WK 20.0MTRS IN 560557N, 110651E [EUR] ON DANISH 102 &128. NC 2114,. 11.10.00 SHOWN AS WK 20.2MTRS IN 5605.91N, 01106.77E [WGD] ON DANISH 128 [INT 1379] [MARCH 1997 EDN]. NC 2589. HH333/450/03 10.3.05 NOW WK 22.8MTRS IN 5605.869N, 1106.781E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 8/333/05). BR STD. HH333/450/03 18.3.05 NOW WK 22.5MTRS IN 5605.869N, 1106.781E [WGD]. (DANISH CHART COR'N 9/83/05). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025
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FAQ

Where is the WOTAN wreck located?

The WOTAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 5.869 N,11 6.781 E.

How deep is the WOTAN and where exactly is it located?

The WOTAN lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 5.869 N,11 6.781 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WOTAN?

The seabed around the WOTAN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the WOTAN sink?

The WOTAN sank on Jan 1, 1947.

When was the wreck of the WOTAN discovered?

The wreck of the WOTAN was discovered in 1950.

What type of wreck is the WOTAN?

The WOTAN is classified as a tug.

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