Maurice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maurice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.417 N,2 54.621 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.306950
  • Longitude: 2.910350
Wreck Depth 6.4 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAURICE
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 26
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers N CARD PILLAR BUOY, 'WK 16', Q, CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

14.11.77 SANK IN 511815N, 025535E APPROX. (LL, 12.11.77). NCA YET. H1545/64 1.2.78 WK 5.9MTRS IN 511828.5N, 025442E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 160/77). - NM 367/78. H1545/64 15.12.81 NOW SW 5.5MTRS IN 511828N, 025441E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 79/81). - NM 41/82. H2731/85 23.12.87 SW 6.5MTRS IN 511828N, 025442E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 155/87). - NM 305/88. HH340/351/01 7.3.90 N CARD PILLAR BUOY ESTABLISHED CLOSE N OF WK. (NETH NM 93/90). ALREADY SHOWN ON BA 125. NCA. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 6.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5118.417N, 0254.621E [WGD] WITH N CARD PILLAR BUOY, 'WK 16', Q, CLOSE N ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER 2 MILES OFF OOSTENDE BANK. 3 CREW LOST. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MAURICE wreck located?

The MAURICE wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.417 N,2 54.621 E.

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

The MAURICE lies at a depth of about 6.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.417 N,2 54.621 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAURICE?

The seabed around the MAURICE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MAURICE sink?

The MAURICE sank on Nov 9, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MAURICE discovered?

The wreck of the MAURICE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MAURICE belong to?

The MAURICE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the MAURICE?

The MAURICE had a tonnage of 26 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAURICE?

The MAURICE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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