Anvers (Or Antwerpen) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anvers (or antwerpen) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 53.865 N,1 41.003 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.897750
  • Longitude: -1.683383
Wreck Depth 1.6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN)
Type pilot boat
Sonar Length 60
Orientation 57
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers E CARD SPAR 'ANVERS', Q(3)10S
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2019

Surveying Details

H0546/42 3.2.42 WK OF SS 'ANTWERPEN' IN 485406N, 014036W APPROX. (OKM BERLIN, KNFS 632/40, 23.12.40). CHART AS DW PA. - FNM 289/42. H2629/49 18.5.49 WK, WHICH NEVER COVERS, MARKED BY G CONICAL BUOY WITH E TOPMARK. (FR NM 12075/49). AMENDED TO ST MARKED BY BUOY. - NM 978/49. 23.9.77 WK OF M BOAT 'ANVERS' IN 485356N, 014056W. INFO RECEIVED IN 1949. (FR WK RECORDS 1976, NO.145810010). 27.2.80 WK NOT SHOWN. E CARD SPAR BUOY, FL3S, STILL SHOWN ON FR 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. 17.8.87 WK, DRIES, IN 485356N, 014056W. MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY, Q(3)10S 'ANVERS', CLOSE E. 'ANTWERPEN' IS FLEMISH FOR 'ANVERS' WHICH IS WALLOON [FRENCH SPEAKING BELGIAN]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 8.2.90 SHOWN AS ST PD ON FR 7134 [1989 EDN]. NCA. HH351/540/02 27.8.93 NOW WK, COVERED BY LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 485356N, 014056W [POSN DOUBTFUL]. (FR NM 93 31 20). AMEND TO DWPA. - NM 3291/93. 19.10.94 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 485356N, 014056W [EUR] ON FR 7156 [1994 EDN, CORR TO FR NM 3025/94]. BR STD. 26.1.99 POSN NOW 4853.932N, 0140.932W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH351/540/04 1.6.01 WK 1.6MTRS IN 4853.92N, 0140.92W [EUR]. (FR NM 01 97 07). BR STD. 30.4.02 EXAM'D IN 4853.921N, 0140.920W [EUR] USING DGPS. ACCURACY 10MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.6MTRS. LIES WSW ON PORT SIDE. MARKED BY E CARD BUOY 'ANVERS'. LENGTH 60MTRS. SEABED MUD AND SHELLS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). NCA. 15.5.06 [WGD] POSN: 4853.865N, 0141.003W. BA 3656 [5TH EDN, MAY'04].

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) wreck located?

The ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) wreck is located at coordinates 48 53.865 N,1 41.003 W.

How deep is the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) and where exactly is it located?

The ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) lies at a depth of about 1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 48 53.865 N,1 41.003 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN)?

The seabed around the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) discovered?

The wreck of the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) was discovered in 1942.

What type of wreck is the ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN)?

The ANVERS (OR ANTWERPEN) is classified as a pilot boat.

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