Capella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Capella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.982 N,6 12.948 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.633033
  • Longitude: 6.215800
Wreck Depth 17.92 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPELLA
Type motor vessel
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.1.76 WK LOCATED BY DIVERS ABOUT 7M N OF SCHIERMONIKOOG ISLAND. (LL, 14.1.76). NCA YET. H1271/75 17.2.76 DW IN 533805N, 061256E [EUR], MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, Q.G, CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 364/76). - NM 542/76. H1271/75 22.4.76 NOW WK 14.3MTRS [7FMS 5FT]. (HAGUE NM 675/76). BR STD. H1271/71 18.5.76 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.8MTRS. (HAGUE NM 1332/76) SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 1421/76) DATUM DIFFERENCE. BR STD. H5191/69 11.11.76 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.8MTRS [8FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3566/76). - NM 2441/76. H1271/75 16.2.77 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 386/77). - NM 512/77. H4146/82 13.7.82 POSN NOW 530804N, 061301E. (HAMBURG NM 2115/82). BR STD. 11.8.82 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.1MTRS [MLS] IN 533804N, 061301E ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NE 3509. 8.6.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.8MTRS ON GERMAN & NETHERLANDS SMALLER SCALE CHARTS. NCA. 12.2.88 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.8MTRS [LAT] IN 533805N, 061257E ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1983 EDN], & IN NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS [1988 EDN], NO.N7 1089. NE 3509. H4146/82 1.8.88 NOW WK SW 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT] IN 533804N, 061301E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (22)84/27/88). BR STD. 11.6.92 POSN GIVEN AS 533805N, 061257E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 1990, NO. N7 1089). 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5338.027N, 0612.937E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT '05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 7.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 16.6MTRS IN 5338.016N, 0612.928E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

5.1.76 BUILT IN 1961 BY PEENEWEFT, WOLFGAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VEB DEUTFRACHT/SEEREEDEREI. ON PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR STOCKHOLM. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK IN STORM FORCE WINDS & LATER SANK. (LL, 5.1.76 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPELLA wreck located?

The CAPELLA wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.982 N,6 12.948 E.

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

The CAPELLA lies at a depth of about 17.92 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.982 N,6 12.948 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPELLA?

The seabed around the CAPELLA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CAPELLA sink?

The CAPELLA sank on Jan 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CAPELLA discovered?

The wreck of the CAPELLA was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the CAPELLA carrying?

The CAPELLA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,salt.

What was the tonnage of the CAPELLA?

The CAPELLA had a tonnage of 617 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPELLA?

The CAPELLA is classified as a motor vessel.

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