Dieter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dieter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.627 N,6 3.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.393783
  • Longitude: -6.062950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIETER
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 15.2 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 30
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2025

Surveying Details

HH286/350/01 8.2.89 SUNK 532332.5N, 060343W [OSI]. MAST STILL SHOWING. DIVERS ATTEMPTING TO SALVAGE. (COMM. IRISH LIGHTS, 6.2.89 & LL, 8.2.89). NCA YET. HH286/350/01 22.2.89 NOW LIES 098DEGS [T], 1.5C FROM HOWTH E PIER NEW LTHO. N CARD LT BUOY, Q, ESTABLISHED 250FT N OF WK. (IRISH NATIONAL RNW COORDINATOR, 16.2.89). CHART AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 781/89. HH286/350/01 24.10.89 WK DISPERSED AND NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (IRISH NATIONAL RNW COORDINATOR, 23.9.89). CHART AS NDW. DELETE BUOY. - NM 3294/89. [WGD] POSN: 5323.627N, 0603.777W. RSDRA2025000453395 01/10/2025 NOT FOUND IN M/B DATASET 2025 (IRISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY 2025). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH IRISH FV 'BYDAND'. (COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS).

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the DIETER wreck located?

The DIETER wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.627 N,6 3.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIETER?

The seabed around the DIETER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the DIETER sink?

The DIETER sank on Feb 1, 1989.

When was the wreck of the DIETER discovered?

The wreck of the DIETER was discovered in 1989.

What country did the DIETER belong to?

The DIETER belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the DIETER?

The DIETER had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIETER?

The DIETER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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