Athena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Athena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.45 N,4 21.717 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.240833
  • Longitude: 4.361950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHENA
Type lighter
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2006

Surveying Details

H684/65 5.2.65 SANK IN 511427N, 042143E [EUR], MARKED BY LT BUOY. (OSTEND TNM 2/30/65) NCA. H684/65 5.4.65 WK REFLOATED AND BEACHED, MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE S. (OSTEND TNM 6/53/65 & HAGUE TNM 1005/65) NCA. H684/65 27.5.65 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 1514/65 & OSTEND NM 10/83/65) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GERMAN MV TORSTEIN. (OSTEND NM)

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FAQ

Where is the ATHENA wreck located?

The ATHENA wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.45 N,4 21.717 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHENA?

The seabed around the ATHENA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ATHENA sink?

The ATHENA sank on Jan 9, 1965.

When was the wreck of the ATHENA discovered?

The wreck of the ATHENA was discovered in 1965.

What country did the ATHENA belong to?

The ATHENA belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the ATHENA?

The ATHENA is classified as a lighter.

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