European Gateway (Part Of) Wreck

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European gateway (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.315 N,1 23.315 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.938583
  • Longitude: 1.388583
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUROPEAN GATEWAY (PART OF)
Type roll on-roll off
Flag GB
Length 133.5 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 4263
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
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 H1924/83 8.11.83 FOUL IN 515616N, 012327.6E [OGB], S CARD BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2015

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).

General Comments

REMAINS OF SUPERSTRUCURE. VESSEL LIFTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.315 N,1 23.315 E
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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.

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