Flipper Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flipper ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 18.303 N,7 29.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.305050
  • Longitude: 7.485333
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLIPPER II
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Surveying Details

12.6.71 SANK IN 541730N, 073245E APPROX. (LL, 11.6.71). NCA YET. H3150/69 25.6.71 WK IN 541824N, 072918E. MARKED BY A BUOY CARRYING A G LT AND R FLAG. (HAMBURG NM 2347(T)/71). NCA YET. H3150/69 13.8.71 CONFIRMED AS NDW. (HAMBURG NM 2749/71). BR STD. H3734/69 21.9.73 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.6MTRS [15FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 3074/73). BR STD. 3.7.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 27.6MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. NC 3761. HH340/350/01 28.6.89 LEAST DEPTH NOW 27.6MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 376/89) HH328/610/01 2.10.92 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 35.6MTRS IN 541824.9N, 072911.6E. (HAMBURG NM (21)103/38/92). - NM 3060/92. 8.2.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 35.6MTRS IN 5418.375N, 0729.113E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103 [INT 1412] [AUG '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3767. 11.1.12 SHOWN AS SW 35.2MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. NE 3767. 20.4.15 SHOWN AS WK 35MTRS [LAT] IN 5418.357N, 0729.096E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15]. AMEND TO NDW 35MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FOLLOWING A FIRE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FLIPPER II wreck located?

The FLIPPER II wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.303 N,7 29.12 E.

How deep is the FLIPPER II and where exactly is it located?

The FLIPPER II lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 18.303 N,7 29.12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLIPPER II?

The seabed around the FLIPPER II lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the FLIPPER II sink?

The FLIPPER II sank on Jun 10, 1971.

When was the wreck of the FLIPPER II discovered?

The wreck of the FLIPPER II was discovered in 1971.

What country did the FLIPPER II belong to?

The FLIPPER II belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the FLIPPER II?

The FLIPPER II had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLIPPER II?

The FLIPPER II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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