Ansi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ansi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.343 N,5 1.548 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.405717
  • Longitude: 5.025800
Wreck Depth 20.89 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Ansi
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 60
Orientation 110
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2671/63 24.3.70 DW IN 532412N, 050124E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, Q.G. (HAGUE NM 699/70). - NM 693/70. 23.7.70 LIFTING OPS BY MAGNUS III. (LL 201/88 & 253). NCA. H2671/63 14.12.72 NOW WK 14.4MTRS. (HAGUE NM 3461/72). H2671/63 18.12.72 NOW IN 532425N, 050134E [EUR] & BUOY MOVED CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 3613/72). - NM 44/73. 24.9.74 WK BUOY NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [1974 EDN]. AWAIT NM. NCA. 21.8.75 BUOY SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1456. H2671/63 18.10.77 NOW WK SW 14.1MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 977/77). - NM 2450/77. 20.9.89 ANSI, WK SW 14MTRS IN 532425N, 050134E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. M10 826 & NETHERLANDS 1352 [APR '88 EDN]) SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 13.7MTRS IN 5324.351N, 0501.509E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 19.5.09 ANSI, WK SW 13.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5324.3N, 0501.5E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. M10 826)
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS ARAGON STAR. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Ansi wreck located?

The Ansi wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.343 N,5 1.548 E.

How deep is the Ansi and where exactly is it located?

The Ansi lies at a depth of about 20.89 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.343 N,5 1.548 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Ansi?

The seabed around the Ansi lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the Ansi sink?

The Ansi sank on Feb 22, 1970.

When was the wreck of the Ansi discovered?

The wreck of the Ansi was discovered in 1970.

What country did the Ansi belong to?

The Ansi belonged to NO.

What cargo was the Ansi carrying?

The Ansi was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the Ansi?

The Ansi had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the Ansi?

The Ansi is classified as a motor vessel.

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