Lowe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lowe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.603 N,4 58.809 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.426717
  • Longitude: 4.980150
Wreck Depth 21.57 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Lowe
Type dredger
Flag DE
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 12
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0,,2,70
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2715/66 22.8.66 DW IN 532534N, 045841E. G CONL LT BUOY, E TOPMARK, INT.QKFL.G LAID 200MTRS E. (HAGUE LTR DTD 16.8.66 & HAGUE NM 2437/66). - NM 1603/66. H1457/65 15.3.68 RAFL ADDED TO BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 579/68. H2715/66 11.9.68 SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.5MTRS IN 532542N, 045848E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NMS 1807/68 & 1845/68). - NM 1663/68. H4753/82 17.5.84 SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.3MTRS IN 532541N, 045853E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 158/84). BR STD. 18.7.89 LOWE, WK SW 20.3MTRS IN 52540.6N, 045852.6E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L12 583). NC 1405. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 20MTRS IN 5325.603N, 0458.809E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 18.5.09 LOWE, WK SW 20MTRS [LAT] IN 5325.6N, 0458.8E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L12 583)
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

22.8.66 SANK WHILE BEING TOWED BY TUG FAIRPLAY II, ON PASSAGE BRUNSBUTTELKOOG FOR HARDINXVELD. (LL, 22.8.66)

General Comments

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

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FAQ

Where is the Lowe wreck located?

The Lowe wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.603 N,4 58.809 E.

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

The Lowe lies at a depth of about 21.57 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.603 N,4 58.809 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Lowe?

The seabed around the Lowe lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the Lowe sink?

The Lowe sank on Aug 14, 1966.

When was the wreck of the Lowe discovered?

The wreck of the Lowe was discovered in 1966.

What country did the Lowe belong to?

The Lowe belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the Lowe?

The Lowe is classified as a dredger.

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