Deneb B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Deneb b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.348 N,6 36.903 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.639133
  • Longitude: 6.615050
Wreck Depth -1.8 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENEB B
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Tonnage 1939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4745/62 12.3.76 STRANDED WK REPORTED IN 533830N, 063654E, APPROX. VISIBLE ONLY AT LW. (HAMBURG TNM 477/76 & NETH PNM 514/76). NCA YET. H5191/69 8.11.76 STRANDED WK IN 533823N, 063654E. (HAMBURG NM 3566/76). - NM 2441/76. H4868/71 29.3.77 REPD TO BE TWO PARTS. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). NCA H4146/82 7.12.82 CONFIRMED IN TWO PARTS. (HAMBURG NM 4102/82). NCA. 12.2.88 STRANDED WK, IN TWO PARTS IN 533825N, 063658E, & 533822N, 063700E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS [1988 EDN], NOS.N8 1097 & 1098 RESPECTIVELY). SHOWN AS ST (2 PARTS) ON GERMAN 90D. NCA. 22.2.94 STRANDED WK (2 DELEN/PIECES), SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1993 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

28.1.76 BUILT 1953 BY G RENCK JR, AT KG HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AELITA MARITIME CO. LT. RAN AGROUND ON HOHES RIFF, BORKUM ISLAND, WHILST ON PASSAGE ARKLOW FOR EMDEN. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO THE FOLLOWING DAY. NO LIVES LOST. (LL, 28.1.76 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DENEB B wreck located?

The DENEB B wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.348 N,6 36.903 E.

How deep is the DENEB B and where exactly is it located?

The DENEB B lies at a depth of about -1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 38.348 N,6 36.903 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DENEB B?

The seabed around the DENEB B lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the DENEB B sink?

The DENEB B sank on Jan 22, 1976.

When was the wreck of the DENEB B discovered?

The wreck of the DENEB B was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DENEB B belong to?

The DENEB B belonged to CY.

What cargo was the DENEB B carrying?

The DENEB B was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the DENEB B?

The DENEB B had a tonnage of 1939 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENEB B?

The DENEB B is classified as a motor vessel.

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