Friesland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Friesland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.052 N,0 2.584 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.450867
  • Longitude: 0.043067
Wreck Depth 3.5 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIESLAND
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 384
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1964
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

H2723/64 24.8.64 WK 1FM 5FT MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY, F.R. (FRENCH NM 64 27 18). - NM 1595/64. 11.2.74 CHART AS WK 3.3MTRS. NC 2146. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 3.5MTRS IN 492705.5N, 000239E ON FRENCH 6603. H4903/75 31.10.77 WK IN 492707.6N, 000237.8. (FRENCH EXCHANGE INFO DTD 18.10.76). AMEND TO WK 3.5MTRS IN 492705.5N, 000239E. NC 2146. 6.4.78 SHOWN IN 492708N, 000236.5E ON FRENCH 6683. NE 2990 & NE 2146. 2.2.88 WK 3.5MTRS IN 492706.5N, 000239.7E. HT ABOVE SEABED 5.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS BY MAGNETOMETER, E/S & SONAR. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.18090088). 25.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 3.5MTRS IN 492706.5N, 000239.5E ON FRENCH 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. PORT HAND CARD LT BUOY, CLOSE S, DEFINES ENTRANCE CHANNEL TO LE HAVRE & IS NOT MARKING WK. NE 2146. 23.7.07 SHOWN IN 4927.052N, 0002.584E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6683 [INT 1751] [7TH EDN 2006, CORRECT TO 07-17-34, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2990.

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FAQ

Where is the FRIESLAND wreck located?

The FRIESLAND wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.052 N,0 2.584 E.

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

The FRIESLAND lies at a depth of about 3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.052 N,0 2.584 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIESLAND?

The seabed around the FRIESLAND lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the FRIESLAND sink?

The FRIESLAND sank on Jun 13, 1964.

When was the wreck of the FRIESLAND discovered?

The wreck of the FRIESLAND was discovered in 1964.

What country did the FRIESLAND belong to?

The FRIESLAND belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the FRIESLAND?

The FRIESLAND had a tonnage of 384 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIESLAND?

The FRIESLAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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