Ceta (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ceta (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.34 N,0 51.702 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.839000
  • Longitude: 0.861700
Wreck Depth 22.63 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CETA (STERN SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 50.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 51
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1969
Bottom Texture 1,4,17
Scour Dimensions 012.0,,000.4,180.0
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4142/63 24.1.69 SANK 5M OFF DUNGENESS. COLLISION REPD IN APPROX 505000N, 005600E. (LL). H4959/73 18.6.74 WK LOCATED 30.5.74 IN 505017N, 005144E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, 7.6.74). NCA YET. AWAIT FULL SURVEY. H4959/73 29.4.75 EXAM'D IN 505017N, 005144E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR LENGTH 120FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 22.2MTRS. NE 536. H4121/76 3.8.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN CONFIRMED USING DECCA. LIES 175/335DEGS. LENGTH 60MTRS. SWEEPING NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NCA. 15.2.78 REPD AS STEEL TRAWLER IN GOOD CONDITION SITTING UPRIGHT IN 108FT OF WATER. STANDS ABOUT 35FT ABOVE SEABED. MAST COLLAPSED. STBD ANCHOR LAID OUT. NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE. BOAT MISSING. NAME NOT FOUND. SNAGGED BY A TRAWL. (B MARTIN, FOLKESTONE DIVING OFFICER, TELECON 15.2.78). H3823/78 19.7.78 DIVED ON 6.6.78. SMALL COASTER REFERRED TO LOCALLY AS THE 'DUTCHMAN' AND REPORTEDLY SANK ABOUT 9 YEARS AGO. CARGO OF GRAIN. UPRIGHT STANDING 35FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 110FT - FUNNEL HIGHEST PART. LIES WITH BOW N. (E GILES, 28.6.78). H1284/82/182 18.2.83 IDENTIFIED AS THE 'CETA'. (H KENNARD). HH100/351/01 15.9.89 WK LOCATED. IS JUST THE STERN SECTION OF THE 'CETA'. (J S BLIGHT, 25.8.89). 26.3.93 NOW CHARTED AS WK 22.0MTRS. NE 536. SEP 2015/000083464 12.2.16 EXAM'D 18.6.15; IN 5050.340N, 0051.702E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.63MTRS, GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 51MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180. SCOUR 12MTRS TOWARDS 180, SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS. WK LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND SW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1963 BY SCHEEPS, 'VOORWARTS', MARTENSHOEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIJ M.S. CETA OR AMSTERDAM. 4 STROKE, 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE PAR FOR AMSTERDAM. CARGO CHINA CLAY. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH ITALIAN M TANKER 'PUNTA CERVO' IN FOG.

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FAQ

Where is the CETA (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.34 N,0 51.702 E.

How deep is the CETA (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 22.63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.34 N,0 51.702 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CETA (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the CETA (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CETA (STERN SECTION) sink?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) sank on Jan 22, 1969.

When was the wreck of the CETA (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the CETA (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CETA (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the CETA (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the CETA (STERN SECTION)?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the CETA (STERN SECTION)?

The CETA (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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