Constanzia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Constanzia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.608 N,1 27.113 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.160133
  • Longitude: 1.451883
Wreck Depth 22.39 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTANZIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 12.2 m
Sonar Length 12.44
Sonar Width 3.28
Shadow Height 3.08
Orientation 129
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 014.09,010.32,026.4,129.0
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2019

Surveying Details

HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 30.9.96 IN 510934.8N, 012713.1E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.9 IN GEN DEPTH 24.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS. LIES 100/280MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, SOLID CONTACT. (NP 1016, HI 647). CHART AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 510935N, 012713E. BR STD. HH100/351/15 21.9.99 THIS IS THE WK OF 'CONSTANZIA' WHICH SANK 25.8.92. (R M PEACOCK). SEE ALSO WK [15055]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5109.618N, 0127.113E. SEP 2019/000022679 28.6.19 EXAM'D 3.5.19; IN 5109.608N, 0127.113E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24.85MTRS, LENGTH 12.44MTRS, WIDTH 3.28MTRS, HT 3.08MTRS, ORIENTATION 129 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 14.09MTRS, WIDTH 10.32MTRS, 26.44MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 129 DEGS. WK RESEMBLING A SAILING BOAT LYING ON THE SIDE. SCOUR GOING ALONGSIDE WK AND PERPENDICULAR TO IT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 22.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF DOVER LIFEBOAT.

General Comments

SMALL SOLID CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTANZIA wreck located?

The CONSTANZIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.608 N,1 27.113 E.

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

The CONSTANZIA lies at a depth of about 22.39 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.608 N,1 27.113 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTANZIA?

The seabed around the CONSTANZIA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the CONSTANZIA sink?

The CONSTANZIA sank on Aug 25, 1992.

When was the wreck of the CONSTANZIA discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTANZIA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CONSTANZIA belong to?

The CONSTANZIA belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the CONSTANZIA?

The CONSTANZIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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