Anna Graebe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anna graebe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.67 N,3 31.63 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.661167
  • Longitude: 3.527167
Wreck Depth 23.05 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Anna Graebe
Type motor vessel
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 487
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

H3150/69 10.1.78 NO REPORTS RECEIVED AFTER 10.1.78. SIGHTED AS CAPSIZED DERELICT IN 524230N, 034400E ON 12.1.78 & SCATTERED TIMBER REPD 525412N, 034736E. NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH. (LL, 14.1.78, R NETH NAVY HYDRO). NCA. H3150/69 4.6.80 LOCATED IN 523942N, 033142E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 22.1MTRS. (R NETH NAVY HYDRO, TLX 28.5.80). INS AS WK 22MTRS. - NM 1270/80. H3150/69 4.7.80 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (NETH NM 2033/80). NCA. HH340/590/02 17.7.97 NOW WK 21.5MTRS IN 523242N, 033142E [EUR]. (NETH NM 28/362/97). - NM 3041/97. 22.4.10 SHOWN AS WK 20.2MTRS ON BA 1631 [EDN 2 DTD 20.6.06, COPRODUCTION]. 23.7.13 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS IN 5239.662N, 0331.630E [WGD] ON BA 1631 [EDN 4 DTD 13.6.13]. SEP 2016/000039384 19.2.16 NOW WK 23MTRS IN 5239.670N, 0331.630E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 6/73/16). AMEND TO DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED SUFFERED SHIFTED CARGO AND CAPSIZED.

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FAQ

Where is the Anna Graebe wreck located?

The Anna Graebe wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.67 N,3 31.63 E.

How deep is the Anna Graebe and where exactly is it located?

The Anna Graebe lies at a depth of about 23.05 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.67 N,3 31.63 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Anna Graebe?

The seabed around the Anna Graebe lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the Anna Graebe sink?

The Anna Graebe sank on Jan 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the Anna Graebe discovered?

The wreck of the Anna Graebe was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the Anna Graebe carrying?

The Anna Graebe was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the Anna Graebe?

The Anna Graebe had a tonnage of 487 tons.

What type of wreck is the Anna Graebe?

The Anna Graebe is classified as a motor vessel.

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