Femke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Femke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.833 N,0 3.402 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.547217
  • Longitude: 0.056700
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEMKE
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 50.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 407
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5970/69 25.4.78 H5970/69 25.4.78 POSN 229 DEGS, 2.90M FROM SPURN HIGH LTHO, WHICH GIVES 533248N, 000330E. DRIES 1.5MTRS. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S 1C ENE OF WK. (HULL RADIO, TLX DTD 23.4.69). SALVAGE CONTRACT YET TO BE PLACED. (MR RACKLEY, HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). - NM 1077(T)/78. 2.5.78 2.5.78 LYING ON STBD SIDE IN 7.4MTRS OF WATER. TO BE SALVAGED. (LL, 29.4.78). NCA. H5970/69 4.5.78 H5970/69 4.5.78 CONFIRMED LYING 229 DEGS, 5380MTRS FROM SPURN HIGH LTHO. (BTDB HUMBER NM 32/78). H5970/69 22.6.78 H5970/69 22.6.78 BUOY AMENDED TO RED CAN, Q R 1C ENE OF WK, AND SECOND SIMILAR BUOY LAID 0.5C NW OF FIRST BUOY. (BTBD NM 43/78). - AMENDING NM 1562/78T ISSUED & NM 2469/78. H5970/69 16.2.79 H5970/69 16.2.79 DEMOLITION OPS USING EXPLOSIVES TO COMMENCE 12.2.79. (BTDB HUMBER NM 15/79). NCA. H5970/69 24.5.79 H5970/69 24.5.79 SECOND RED CAN BUOY REMOVED. (BTBD NM H.35/79). BR STD. H5970/69 24.5.79 H5970/69 24.5.79 DISPOSAL CONTRACT AWARDED BUT OPS CALLED OFF AFTER SOME BLASTING CARRIED OUT, BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. (LL, 22.5.79). NCA. H5970/69 6.7.79 H5970/69 6.7.79 DEMOLITION BLASTING RECOMMENCING 29.6.79. WORK TO CONTINUE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. (BTDB HUMBER NM 46/79). NCA. H5970/69 11.12.79 H5970/69 11.12.79 WORK STILL IN PROGRESS. (BTDB HUMBER NM 54,87/79). 19.5.80 19.5.80 SHOWN AS WK 0.2MTRS ON BTDB 1979 SURVEY [K5557/14]. BR STD. H5970/69 22.5.80 H5970/69 22.5.80 BLASTING OPS TO DISPERSE WK TO TAKE PLACE DURING MAY 1980. (BTDB HUMBER NM 39/80). DISPERSAL OPS CONTINUE. (BTDB HUMBER NM 51/80). NCA. H1270/81 11.5.82 H1270/81 11.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 5.0MTRS IN 533247.5N, 000331.5E ON HUMBER CHART NO.8/1 [1981] CORRECT TO 12.2.82. BR STD. H1270/83 1.2.83 H1270/83 1.2.83 DEMOLITION COMPLETE, LEAST DEPTH 6.0 MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER NM 15/83). BR STD. 4.6.85 4.6.85 NOW SHOWN AS WK 5MTRS ON HUMBER 8/4 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 29.8.96 29.8.96 SHOWN IN 533248.5N, 000329.5E [OGB] ON HUMBER 8 [EDN 17]. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH252/400/08 20.1.99 HH252/400/08 20.1.99 NOW IN 5332.815N, 0003.506E [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 6.5MTRS FROM 1986 ANNUAL SURVEY. (ABP HUMBER. LTR DTD 12.1.99). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV REGENT VIRGO OFF THE BULL LTV IN FOG. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR SELBY. CARGO CALCIUM BICARBONATE.

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FAQ

Where is the FEMKE wreck located?

The FEMKE wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.833 N,0 3.402 E.

How deep is the FEMKE and where exactly is it located?

The FEMKE lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.833 N,0 3.402 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEMKE?

The seabed around the FEMKE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FEMKE sink?

The FEMKE sank on Apr 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the FEMKE discovered?

The wreck of the FEMKE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the FEMKE belong to?

The FEMKE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the FEMKE carrying?

The FEMKE was carrying granular or powdery material,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FEMKE?

The FEMKE had a tonnage of 407 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEMKE?

The FEMKE is classified as a carrier.

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