Compass 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Compass 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 2.45 N,4 42.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.040833
  • Longitude: 4.711167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMPASS 1
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2114/83 6.3.86 AGROUND IN 530230N, 044245E. BROKEN UP AND NO SALVAGE PROSPECTS. (LL, 13 & 31.1.86). NCA YET. 11.3.05 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1546 [CO-PRODUCTION, EDN 3 DTD 4.11.04]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE COLCHESTER FOR WILHELMSBURG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 2.45 N,4 42.67 E
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FAQ

Where is the COMPASS 1 wreck located?

The COMPASS 1 wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.45 N,4 42.67 E.

When did the COMPASS 1 sink?

The COMPASS 1 sank on Jan 12, 1986.

When was the wreck of the COMPASS 1 discovered?

The wreck of the COMPASS 1 was discovered in 1986.

What country did the COMPASS 1 belong to?

The COMPASS 1 belonged to HN.

What cargo was the COMPASS 1 carrying?

The COMPASS 1 was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What type of wreck is the COMPASS 1?

The COMPASS 1 is classified as a motor vessel.