Constellation Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Constellation Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.89 N,2 49.517 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.098167
  • Longitude: 2.825283
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTELLATION
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag GB
Length 54.6 m
Width 45.7 m
Draught 5.2
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1969
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3150/69 27.11.69 OIL RIG CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN 540556N, 024936E [EUR]. (NORFOLK SHORE). H3150/69 13.12.69 LOCATED IN 540556N, 024936E [OGB] (?USING HYPERFIX). LEAST E/S DEPTH 65FT IN GEN DEPTH 185FT. MARKED BY 2 ISO DANGER BUOYS 305DEG & 125DEG 2250FT FROM WK, BRW SPH LT BUOY, QKFL, BELL, RAREFL IN 540544N, 025008E & BRW SPH LT BUOY, QKFL.R, IN 540608N, 024904E. (TH, GT YARMOUTH, TELEGRAM DTD 27.11.69). INS AS WK 10FMS WITH BUOYS. - NM 70/70. H3150/69 12.5.71 CLEARANCE OVER WK NOW 141FT [LAT]. BUOYS REMOVED. (TH, LTR DTD 5.4.71). AMEND WK 23FMS (43MTRS). - NM 724/71. 11.7.11 [WGD] POSN: 5405.890N, 0249.517E.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SELF ELEVATING RIG, WITH 4 LEGS EACH 387FT LONG. CAPSIZED & SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OF 5 TUGS IN HEAVY GALE. PASSAGE FOR ROTTERDAM. (NORFOLK SHORE & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTELLATION wreck located?

The CONSTELLATION wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.89 N,2 49.517 E.

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

The CONSTELLATION lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.89 N,2 49.517 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTELLATION?

The seabed around the CONSTELLATION lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the CONSTELLATION sink?

The CONSTELLATION sank on Nov 25, 1969.

When was the wreck of the CONSTELLATION discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTELLATION was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CONSTELLATION belong to?

The CONSTELLATION belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CONSTELLATION?

The CONSTELLATION is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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