Angela Smits Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Angela smits Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 36.49 N,7 34.51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.608167
  • Longitude: -7.575167
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELA SMITS
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 98.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2408
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2909/85 10.3.86 H2909/85 10.3.86 LAST REPORTED PARTLY SUBMERGED IN 473800N, 073600W. (LL, 28.2.86). NCA. 16.9.93 16.9.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 473800N, 073600W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN] [1:345,000]. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 25.6.02 25.6.02 NDW SHOWN IN 4736.490N, 0734.510W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6989 [3RD EDN 2003]. NCA, PLOTS IN 600MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1980 BY SCHEEPSW & MACHINE FAB DE GROOT & VAN VLIET, TOOK ON HEAVY LIST AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NORWAY TO AUSTRALIA. ALL CREW WERE RESCUED BEFORE THE VESSEL DRIFTED AWAY AND SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARINUS SMITS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGELA SMITS wreck located?

The ANGELA SMITS wreck is located at coordinates 47 36.49 N,7 34.51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELA SMITS?

The seabed around the ANGELA SMITS lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the ANGELA SMITS sink?

The ANGELA SMITS sank on Feb 27, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ANGELA SMITS discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELA SMITS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ANGELA SMITS belong to?

The ANGELA SMITS belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ANGELA SMITS carrying?

The ANGELA SMITS was carrying gas,fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANGELA SMITS?

The ANGELA SMITS had a tonnage of 2408 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGELA SMITS?

The ANGELA SMITS is classified as a carrier.

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