European Gateway (Part Of) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
European gateway (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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51 56.315 N,1 23.315 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.938583
- Longitude: 1.388583
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| Wreck Depth |
6.8 m
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| Water Depth |
7 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) |
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Type
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roll on-roll off
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| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
133.5 m |
| Width |
20.4 m |
| Draught |
5.8 |
| Tonnage |
4263 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
vehicles
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| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 19, 1982
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| Original Detection Year |
1982 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 17, 2015 |
Surveying Details
H2446/80 5.1.83 LYING ON SIDE IN 515617N, 012327E [OGB]. MARKED BY N CARD BUOY,Q, CLOSE NE & S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LF.15S, CLOSE SW. (TH HARWICH 21.12.82). 3.1.83 SALVAGE CONTRACT AWARDED TO WIJSMULLER. (BBC TV 3.1.83 & LL 29.12.83). H1924/83 5.1.83 SALVAGE OPS TO LAST AT LEAST 6 WEEKS. (HARWICH HBR CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 2/83). - NM 167(T)/83. H2446/80 21.1.83 N CARD REMOVED & S CARD SHIFTED 170 MTRS E WHILE SUPER SERVANT III IS MOORED & WORKING. NAVIGATION PROHIBITED WITHIN 400MTRS.(HHCB NM 23/82 & 4/83). H1924/83 4.3.83 WK NOW RIGHTED. REFLOATING OPS COMMENCED. (LL). H1924/83 15.3.83 REFLOATED 11.3.83 AND TOWED IN NW DIR'N UNTIL GROUNDED AGAIN IN GEN DEPTH 4.8MTRS. (LL 15.3.83). H1924/83 28.3.83 VESSEL PUMPED OUT EXCEPT ENGINE ROOMS. BAD WEATHER PREVENTING TOW TO CONTINENTAL PORT. FELIXSTOWE & HARWICH DEMANDING HIGH INSURANCE COVER. (LL 26.3.83). TNM CANCELLED. (HARWICH NM 11/83). 31.3.83 TOWED TO AMSTERDAM FOR REPAIRS. (LL 31.3.83). 14.6.83 SALVAGE OF REMAINS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE AND CLEARANCE OF SITE OF ALL MAJOR FRAGMENTS COMPLETED. (LL 14.6.83). H1924/83 7.10.83 WRECKAGE REMAINS IN AREA CENTRED ON 515616N, 012327E [OGB]. RADIUS 60 MTRS CONSIDERED FOUL GROUND WITH UNDETERMINED CLEAR DEPTH. (HHCB NM 28/83). H1924/83 8.11.83 FOUL IN 515616N, 012327.6E [OGB], S CARD BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HHCB NM 31/83). - NM BLOCK 3015/83. SEP 2015/000049129 13.3.15 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. NUMEROUS PIECES OF DEBRIS LOCATED cCLOSE N IN 5156.315N, 0123.315E [WGD]. RECOMMEND AMEND OBSTN 6.8MTRS.(I WEBSTER, HHA PORT SURVEYOR, EMAIL DTD 25.2.15). AMEND OBSTN 6.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-EUROPEAN EXPRESS. BUILT IN 1975 BY SCHICHA-UNTERWESER A G, BREMENHAVEN. TWO 9 CYLINER OIL ENGINES FOR 11400BHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE HARWICH FOR ROTTERDAM. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RO-RO MV SPEEDLINK VANGUARD. SUBSEQUENTLY RIGHTED, REFLOATED, DOCKED AND REFITTED. SAILED AGAIN IN 1983 AS FLAVIA. NAME CHANGED IN 1988 TO TRAVEMEUNDE LINK AND IN 1992 TO ROSTOCK. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 56.315 N,1 23.315 E
European Gateway (Part Of) on Wreck Map
European Gateway (Part Of) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) wreck located?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.315 N,1 23.315 E.
How deep is the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.315 N,1 23.315 E.
How deep is the seabed around the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF)?
The seabed around the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) sink?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) sank on Dec 19, 1982.
When was the wreck of the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) discovered?
The wreck of the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) was discovered in 1982.
What country did the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) belong to?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) carrying?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) was carrying vehicles.
What was the tonnage of the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF)?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) had a tonnage of 4263 tons.
What type of wreck is the EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF)?
The EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF) is classified as a roll on-roll off.
General Comments
REMAINS OF SUPERSTRUCURE. VESSEL LIFTED