Geopotes Viii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Geopotes viii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.571 N,5 56.329 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.409517
  • Longitude: -5.938817
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEOPOTES VIII
Type dredger
Flag NL
Length 101.8 m
Sonar Length 103
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 11.7
Orientation 34
Tonnage 5157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2014

Surveying Details

H3160/69 26.2.70 H3160/69 26.2.70 WK IN 502700N, 055500W. (LL). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H7613/52 15.9.70 H7613/52 15.9.70 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1149. 12.11.75 12.11.75 AMEND TO USCPA 25FMS. NE 2649. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 27.7.77 IN 502432N, 055617W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.2MTRS IN GEN.DEPTH 75MTRS. DCS3 HT 16.5MTRS. LENGTH 101MTRS, LYING 030/210DEGS. APPARENTLY UPSIDE DOWN. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). AMEND TO WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 1178. 31.7.01 31.7.01 DIVED 29.7.01 IN 5024.548N, 0556.325W [WGD]. CONFIRMED AS BEING INVERED. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH. (G POUND). NCA. 7.1.14 7.1.14 EXAM'D 8.12.13 IN 5024.571N, 0556.329W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.3 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 103MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 11.7MTRS. LIES 034/214 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. INTACT, INVERTED. (MMT, HI 1415). AMEND WK 61MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY SCHPS. L. SMIT & ZOON, KINDERDIJK. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJKE MAATSCHAPPIJ TOT HET UITVOREN VAN OPENBARE WERKEN ADRIAAN VOLKER, N.V. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR MILFORD HAVEN. SANK AFTER ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. ALL CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the GEOPOTES VIII wreck located?

The GEOPOTES VIII wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.571 N,5 56.329 W.

How deep is the GEOPOTES VIII and where exactly is it located?

The GEOPOTES VIII lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.571 N,5 56.329 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEOPOTES VIII?

The seabed around the GEOPOTES VIII lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the GEOPOTES VIII sink?

The GEOPOTES VIII sank on Feb 8, 1970.

When was the wreck of the GEOPOTES VIII discovered?

The wreck of the GEOPOTES VIII was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GEOPOTES VIII belong to?

The GEOPOTES VIII belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the GEOPOTES VIII?

The GEOPOTES VIII had a tonnage of 5157 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEOPOTES VIII?

The GEOPOTES VIII is classified as a dredger.

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