Interocean Ii Wreck

Field Value
Interocean ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.24 N,3 17.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.487333
  • Longitude: 3.287167
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTEROCEAN II
Type Platform
Flag US
Length 54.6 m
Width 45.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 45
Tonnage 4821
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers 'INTEROCEAN 2' W PILLAR CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W
Surveying Details HH160/351/01 27.11.89 SUNK IN 532924N, 031700E WITH ABOUT 100FT OF STRUCTURE SHOWING ABOVE THE SURFACE. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, RACON (D), LAID 259DEG, 500MTRS FROM WK & W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, LAID ON SAME BRG, 250MTRS FROM WK. (LL, 11.11.89 & NETHERLANDS CG TELEX, 10.11.89). NCA YET. HH160/351/01 20.12.89 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS NM 713(T)/89). NCA YET. HH160/351/01 20.12.89 HAS BEEN DECLARED 'A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS'. ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE TO SALVE. (LL, 28.11.89). HH160/351/01 3.9.90 POSN NOW 532918N, 031700E [EUR]. BUOYED AS REPORTED IN NOV '89, SEE ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS NM 416/90). CHART AS DW WITH BUOYS. - NM 2622/90. HH160/351/02 29.11.90 W CARD CARRYING RACON WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 586/90). - NM 3504/90. HH340/620/01 15.10.92 NOW OBSTN 24MTRS IN 532918N, 031738E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 560/92). - NM 3474/92. HH340/620/01 11.5.93 OBSTN 8.9MTRS IN 532916.8N, 031718E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 287/93). - NM 1771/93. 18.6.02 SHOWN IN 5329.230N, 0317.220E [WGD] WITH W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S, 'INTEROCEAN 2' CLOSE NW ON NETHERLANDS 1505 [INT 1420] [CO-PRODUCTION PROOF SUPPLIED 05/02]. NE 1505. HH340/620/08 11.10.05 NOW OBSTN 22MTRS IN 5329.24N, 0317.23E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 39/495/05). - NM 5331/05. HH340/620/09 28.11.05 NOW OBSTN 12.4MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 46/590/05). - NM 5880/05. 2.5.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.9MTRS WITH BUOY CLOSE W ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK IN FORCE 10 WIND WHEN TOW PARTED WHILE BEING TOWED FROM BLOCK 48/7 TO BLOCK 50/26. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the INTEROCEAN II wreck located?

The INTEROCEAN II wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.24 N,3 17.23 E.

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

The INTEROCEAN II lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.24 N,3 17.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTEROCEAN II?

The seabed around the INTEROCEAN II lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the INTEROCEAN II sink?

The INTEROCEAN II sank on Nov 8, 1989.

When was the wreck of the INTEROCEAN II discovered?

The wreck of the INTEROCEAN II was discovered in 1989.

What country did the INTEROCEAN II belong to?

The INTEROCEAN II belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the INTEROCEAN II?

The INTEROCEAN II had a tonnage of 4821 tons.

What type of wreck is the INTEROCEAN II?

The INTEROCEAN II is classified as a platform.

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