Description
The wreck was covered almost entirely by the sediment and only the eroded frames of the port-side were visible. Test trenches were dug, which revealed more of the construction, with very heavy closely spaced frames, and thick 2 inch outer and ceiling planks. The hull construction and the sharp bow is distinctive to the type of flat-bottomed coastal vessel frequently encountered in the Wadden Sea area. The wreck was associated with a Danish-type of gaff cutter suited for deep-sea fishing. This has to remain hypothetical though.
| Length | 53.1 feet (16.2 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 12.5 feet (3.8 m) |
Status
The wrecksite was surveyed within the framework of a rescue archaeology measure, as it was situated in an area subject to erosion and sea-cable installation carried out by the Waterways and Shipping Office (WSA: Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt) of Emden.
The regional branch in Oldenburg of the Lower Saxony State Office for Monument Preservation (NLD: Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege) carried out a survey in August 2013 with the logistical support of the WSA.
References
- Fries, J. E. (2014).
Bericht der archäologischen Denkmalpflege 2013.
Oldenburger Jahrbuch 114.
pp 219-232.