Moltke, Steamboat wreck near Spiekeroog, Germany
The Moltke wreck lies partially visible during low tide off the eastern coast of Spiekeroog island in the North Sea at coordinates 53.783°N, 7.7167°E.
Built in 1914 by Schiffbaugesellschaft Unterweser AG Schichau, the Moltke served as a patrol vessel for the Imperial German Navy before stranding during a winter storm in 1916.
The wreck of the Moltke represents the maritime heritage of North Sea fishing vessels and their adaptation for military purposes during World War I.
Visitors can observe parts of the 37.5-meter-long vessel's remains during low tide conditions, particularly when eastern winds prevail along the Spiekeroog coastline.
The Moltke, initially constructed as a fishing steamer with 350 PS engine power, operated with a crew of 12 sailors before its transformation into a naval patrol boat.
Location: Spiekeroog
GPS coordinates: 53.78300,7.71670
Latest update: October 25, 2025 15:55
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