Henrica Thekla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Henrica thekla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 43.952 N,6 6.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.732533
  • Longitude: -6.101733
Wreck Depth 130 m
Water Depth 145 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRICA THEKLA
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 60 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 500
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

SANK IN 474400N, 060600W. (LLOYDS LIST). 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 474400N, 060600W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. 18.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 130MTRS IN 4743.995N, 0605.850W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. LISTED AS NDW PA IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. INS AS WK USC PA 130MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2007/000004861 2.3.07 WK USC PD 130MTRS SHOWN IN 4743.952N, 0606.104W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY N V BODEWES SCHPS, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FA J SEVEN. PASSAGE FROM PLYMOUTH TO GAETA. SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. CREW ABANDONED VESSEL & WERE RESCUED BY M TANKER 'STELLA ANTARES'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HENRICA THEKLA wreck located?

The HENRICA THEKLA wreck is located at coordinates 47 43.952 N,6 6.104 W.

How deep is the HENRICA THEKLA and where exactly is it located?

The HENRICA THEKLA lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 47 43.952 N,6 6.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRICA THEKLA?

The seabed around the HENRICA THEKLA lies at approximately 145 meters deep.

When did the HENRICA THEKLA sink?

The HENRICA THEKLA sank on Feb 19, 1969.

When was the wreck of the HENRICA THEKLA discovered?

The wreck of the HENRICA THEKLA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the HENRICA THEKLA belong to?

The HENRICA THEKLA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the HENRICA THEKLA?

The HENRICA THEKLA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRICA THEKLA?

The HENRICA THEKLA is classified as a carrier.

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