Colonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Colonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.713 N,4 26.916 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.478550
  • Longitude: 4.448600
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLONIA
Type carrier
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 13
Orientation 189
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0,70,2,189
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2025

Surveying Details

H2062/71 7.12.77 CAPSIZED & SANK IN 532736N, 042400E. (LL, 21.11.77 & NAVAREA 423/77). NCA YET. H2062/71 3.1.78 LYING IN APPROX 532736N, 042400E. DANGEROUS TO SHIPPING. (HAGUE NM 3730(P)/77). NCA YET. H2062/71 1.2.78 WK 22MTRS [12FMS] IN 532846N, 042652E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 4041/77). - NM 366/78. 28.4.78 SHOWN AS WK 21MTRS [11FMS 3FT] ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [MAR '78 EDN]. NE 2593. H4868/71 23.5.78 CONFIRMED AS WK 21MTRS. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO LTR DTD 19.5.78). 7.9.78 POSN GIVEN AS 532706N, 042424E. (LLOYDS QR 4/77). NCA. 17.7.89 COLONIA, WK 21.2MTRS IN 532846N, 042700E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO.L11 1052). NC 1405. HH340/630/07 25.4.05 NOW WK 19.9MTRS IN 5328.71N, 0426.91E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 14/204/05). - NM 2588/05. 3.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 20.9MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632. 14.4.11 SHOWN IN 5328.713N, 0426.916E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST, CAPSIZED & SANK IN BAD WEATHER. PASSAGE BOSTON FOR BREMEN. (LL).

General Comments

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

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FAQ

Where is the COLONIA wreck located?

The COLONIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.713 N,4 26.916 E.

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

The COLONIA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.713 N,4 26.916 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLONIA?

The seabed around the COLONIA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the COLONIA sink?

The COLONIA sank on Nov 20, 1977.

When was the wreck of the COLONIA discovered?

The wreck of the COLONIA was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the COLONIA carrying?

The COLONIA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the COLONIA?

The COLONIA had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLONIA?

The COLONIA is classified as a carrier.

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