Annemarie Palm 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Annemarie palm 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.22 N,1 57.255 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.453667
  • Longitude: 1.954250
Wreck Depth 20.15 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNEMARIE PALM 2
Type motor vessel
Length 53 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 55.7
Sonar Width 17.3
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 98
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1977
Scour Dimensions 069.8,048.6,002.6,176
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2022

Surveying Details

H3150/69 17.1.77 ACCORDING TO MASTER, VESSEL SANK IN 542500N, 015700E. (LL 17.1.77). INS AS USCPA 14MTRS. - NM 554/77. H1310/87/40 30.11.87 DIVED ON 19.8.87 IN 542711N, 015657E USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED BY NAME ON STERN. WK BADLY DAMAGED MIDSHIPS BUT BOW & STERN ARE INTACT. WHEELHOUSE HAS BEEN PULLED OPEN BY TRAWL NETS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. (J ULYATT, TRAFFORD SAC). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/01 8.2.90 DIVED ON 542712N, 015721E USING DECCA. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS SMASHED. BLUE PAINT STILL ON HULL. (P J LASSEY, 12.6.89). NCA. RSDRA2022/000055326 30.03.22 EXAM'D 2021 IN 5427.220N, 0157.255E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 55.7MTRS, WIDTH 17.3MTRS, HEIGHT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 098/278 DEGS. BROKEN WRECKAGE IN 3 SECTIONS, IN AN ASSOCIATED AREA OF SCOUR. LIKELY TO BE WRECK 6772 ADJACENT. ~450M FROM CURRENT LISTED POSITION OF 6772, HOWEVER IMAGERY MATCHES DESCRIPTION OF WRECK, AND IS CLOSE. (A2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD - HI1714). AMEND DW 20MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER WHILE ON PASSAGE TEES TO LEER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

Broken wreckage in 3 sections, in an associated area of scour. Likely to be wreck 6772 adjacent. ~450m from current listed position of 6772, however imagery matches description of wreck, and is close - Chart action LTA

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FAQ

Where is the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 wreck located?

The ANNEMARIE PALM 2 wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.22 N,1 57.255 E.

How deep is the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 and where exactly is it located?

The ANNEMARIE PALM 2 lies at a depth of about 20.15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.22 N,1 57.255 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNEMARIE PALM 2?

The seabed around the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 sink?

The ANNEMARIE PALM 2 sank on Jan 15, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 discovered?

The wreck of the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the ANNEMARIE PALM 2 carrying?

The ANNEMARIE PALM 2 was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANNEMARIE PALM 2?

The ANNEMARIE PALM 2 had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNEMARIE PALM 2?

The ANNEMARIE PALM 2 is classified as a motor vessel.

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