Astrid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Astrid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 40.945 N,8 27.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.682417
  • Longitude: -8.459667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTRID
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Length 42 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 2013
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.7.13 AGROUND AT BALLYMACUS POINT. (GCAPTAIN.COM). POSN 5140.945N, 0827.580W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.10.13 WK HAS BEEN LIFTED. (SAILING TODAY, NOV 2013 EDN). AMEND LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 19018 AS A 'FREIGHT LOGGER' IN A DUTCH SHIPYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUTCH-BASED CHARITY. BRIGANTINE RIG, AUXILLARY POWER. ENGINE FAILED AND WENT ASHORE IN FORCE 6 SOUTHERLY WIND WITH 2MTR SWELL. NO SAILS SET. ALL CREW REVOERED BY RNLI. (GCAPTAIN.COM).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTRID wreck located?

The ASTRID wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.945 N,8 27.58 W.

When did the ASTRID sink?

The ASTRID sank on Jul 24, 2013.

When was the wreck of the ASTRID discovered?

The wreck of the ASTRID was discovered in 2013.

What country did the ASTRID belong to?

The ASTRID belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the ASTRID?

The ASTRID is classified as a sailing vessel.