Aqueity (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aqueity (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 30.636 N,5 0.937 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.510600
  • Longitude: 5.015617
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AQUEITY (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 13
Sonar Width 3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 890
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.1.48 SANK IN 533200N, 050200E APPROX. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD, MINUTES 7.1.48). NCA. H7955/68 21.1.69 SMALL WK LOCATED USING DECCA IN 533044N, 050057E. (OPS NEW BROOM 1968). NCA YET. H3150/69 9.2.70 NOT FOUND DURING NETHERLANDS 1969 POST-NEW BROOM SURVEY. H4753/82 21.5.84 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.5MTRS LOCATED IN 533040N, 050101E. (NETHERLANDS NM 158/84). - NM 1602/84. 24.8.89 WK SW 21.5MTRS IN 533039.6N, 050100.7E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO.M7 2440). NE 1405. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5330.615N, 0500.930E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT '05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1945 BY A & J INGLIS, WITH OIL ENGINES OF 125NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F.T. EVERARD & SONS. PASSAGE BREMEN FOR BROMBOROUGH. VESSEL STRUCK A MINE & SANK NEAR TERSCHELLING. (DODS & MINE CLEARANCE BOARD).

General Comments

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.636 N,5 0.937 E
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FAQ

Where is the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.636 N,5 0.937 E.

How deep is the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.636 N,5 0.937 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY)?

The AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 890 tons.

What type of wreck is the AQUEITY (POSSIBLY)?

The AQUEITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.