Ecuador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Ecuador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.072 N,5 1.936 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.351200
  • Longitude: 5.032267
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECUADOR
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 128 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 7090
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT S CARDINAL CAN BUOY CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H2593/56 13.4.56 ST IN 532108N, 050150E. (NETHERLANDS TNM 69/886/56). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H2593/56 11.6.56 ST IN 532108N, 050143E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 104/1436/56). - NM 1423/56. H2593/56 21.6.57 POSN NOW 532107N, 050201E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 119/1572/57). BR STD. H2671/63 26.10.70 NOW DW (MASTS) IN 532107N, 050206E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2653/70). - NM 1930/70. 21.3.73 POSN GIVEN AS 532106N, 050204E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). 20.9.89 ECUADOR, DW (MASTS) IN 532106N, 050204E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, M10 784). 30.8.01 NOW SHOWN AS DW (MAST). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 112. HH340/670/02 24.10.01 DW IN 5321.05N, 0501.98E [WGD], WITH S CARD CAN BUOY IN 5321.00N, 0501.89E [WGD], APPROX 150MTRS SW OF WK. (NETHERLANDS NM 42/587/01). INS BUOY. - NM 4676/01. 21.2.08 SHOWN AS DW MAST IN 5321.072N, 0501.936E [WGD], WITH S CARDINAL CAN BUOY APPROX 150MTRS SW, ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [AUG '06 EDN]. NE 112. 19.5.09 ECUADOR, DW MAST IN 5321.1N, 0501.9E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. M10 784). 15.4.11 SHOWN AS ST ON NL401456 [EDN 5.3].

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FAQ

Where is the ECUADOR wreck located?

The ECUADOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.072 N,5 1.936 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ECUADOR?

The seabed around the ECUADOR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ECUADOR sink?

The ECUADOR sank on Feb 29, 1956.

When was the wreck of the ECUADOR discovered?

The wreck of the ECUADOR was discovered in 1956.

What country did the ECUADOR belong to?

The ECUADOR belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ECUADOR?

The ECUADOR had a tonnage of 7090 tons.

What type of wreck is the ECUADOR?

The ECUADOR is classified as a motor vessel.

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