The tugboat, built in the Netherlands in 1929, was owned by the German Navy at the time of its sinking. The exact history and circumstances of the sinking close to Warnemünde are unknown. Today, the wreck has been declared an archaeological monument and secured with sacks and supports to prevent further deterioration.
Wreck length – approx. 16m (52ft)
Wreck width – approx 3,6m
Bottom depth – approx. 9 m

The ship with construction number 676 was built at “NV Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek ‘t Hondsbosch” in 1929. The yard was managed by Herman Johannes Bosman and specialized in building steel steamships, motor tugs, cargo and passenger vessels, as well as yachts. After the death of Herman Johannes Bosman in 1950, the company is apparently rudderless and the shareholders decide to liquidate after being in operation for over 114 years. The inventory and grounds are auctioned in early 1951.

The dive 2017

My first survey of the wreck was in August 2017 during my class of underwater archaeology.

The dive 2025

I dived and scanned the wreck on May 25th 2025 during one dive. I was on the expedition “Marine Research Germany” tour (Link)

Drawings

Artifacts

Some artifacts were found in the wreck and are now displayed in the ‘DRESDEN’ Museumsship in Rostock.

The Ship’s plate shows:
Scheepswerf “HONDSBOSCH”
DIRECTEUR H.J.BOSMAN
ALKMAAR HOLLAND
BOUWJAAR 1929 No 676

Model

You can find the 3D-Files in the Download section

Sketchfab

This is how the wreck looks 2025