Charted as KATHARINA KOLKOMANN, 'notable debris' in the Marine zone. A dangerous wreck.
Vessel remains:
Lies in position 51°00.28N, 001°14.20E at a depth of 18.1m in a general depth of 26m.
Sonar dimensions: 90 x 15 x 5.5m. Orientation: 70°
'Large distinct pieces of wreckage.' Debris field is close to the wreck
The wreckage 'is quite well flattened for most of her length, however the Bow is intact and stands up to 8m proud and
the stern section is also quite proud and upright... the wreck is... free of nets and line.'
Documentary evidence:
'Sank following collision with the British motor vessel GANNET in fog.'
Built: 1953
Where built: Hamburg ; Bremerhaven
Builder: Schiffb. Unterweser
LBD: 71.96 x 10.54 x 4.6 m ; 72 x 10.5
Tonnage: 1056 grt
Propulsion: Screw-driven 4SA 6-cylinder oil engine
Speed: 12 knots
Ownership / registration:
1953 - 1965 Owned by Merkur-Reederei GmbH, and registered in Hamburg.