Michelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Michelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.34 N,3 41.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.622333
  • Longitude: 3.686333
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHELLE
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 95.2 m
Width 13.3 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 2998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers SEE TEXT FOR BUOYS
Surveying Details 5.9.05 PARTLY SUNK IN 5338.53N, 0337.99E [WGD]. AFT OF VESSEL UNDERWATER, BOW ABOVE SURFACE. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15SEC, RACON 'D', IN 5338.622N, 0337.738E, W CARD LT BUOY VQ(9)10SEC, IN 5338.576N, 0337.857E & E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3) 5SEC, IN 5348.475N, 0338.120E. (NETH COASTGUARD, EMAIL DTD 27.8.05). NAVAREA ONE 334/05 ISSUED. HH340/620/08 27.9.05 PARTLY SUNK IN 5338.53N, 0337.99E [WGD]. AFT OF THE VESSEL IS ON THE SEABED, THE BOW IS ABOVE THE SURFACE. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15SEC, WITH RACON 'D', IN 5338.5N, 0337.3E, W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10SEC, IN 5338.5N, 0337.5E & E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3)5SEC, IN 5338.5N, 0338.4E. (NETH NM 36/474(P)/05). - NM 4622(T)/05. HH340/620/08 11.10.05 WK HAS BEEN MOVED TO 5337.34N, 0341.18E [WGD]. MARKED BY 5 BUOYS: N CARD, VQ, IN 5337.34N, 0341.18E; E CARD, VQ(3)5SEC, IN 5337.21N, 0341.27E; S CARD, VQ(6)+LFL.10SEC, IN 5337.32N, 0340.85E & TWO W CARD BUOYS, 5357.32N, 0340.85E. (NETH NM 39/501T/05). - NM 4928(T)/05. HH340/620/09 16.11.05 PART OF WK IS LEFT BEHIND AT 5338.53N, 0337.99E [WGD]. MARKED BY TWO W CARD LT BUOYS: 'WRECK-M A', Q(9) 15 SEC, AT 5338.50N, 0337.80E AND 'WRECK-M B', VQ(9)10SEC, RACON D, IN 5338.50N, 0337.70E. (NETH NM 44/567/05). NCA. HH340/620/09 14.12.05 PART OF WK IS LEFT BEHIND AT 5338.53N, 0337.99E [WGD]. MARKED BY A W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15SEC, IN 5358.50N, 0337.80E [WGD]. (NETH NM 48/616T/05). - NM 348(T)/06. HH340/620 13.2.06 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. (NETHERLANDS NM 105(T)/06) - TNM 1075/06. SEP 2006/000397211 21.11.06 NETHERLANDS NMS 48/616(T)/05 & 6/105(T)/06. RE-ISSUED AS - NM 5531(T)/06. SEP 2007/000014929 5.3.07 WK HAS BEEN RECOVERED. ONLY THE COAL REMAINS ON THE SEABED BUT IS NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. NETH NM 616(T)/05 REMAINS IN FORCE REFERRING TO THE LOST DECKHOUSE, WHICH IS STILL NOT RECOVERED. (NETH HO, EMAIL DTD 27.2.05). NCA. SEP 2007/000028164 19.4.07 W CARDINAL BUOY REPORTED AS BEING SEEN IN 5338.20N, 0337.80E [UND] BY THE MT 'VALERIE'. E MAIL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE 'VALERIE' & DEN HELDER COASTGUARD CONFIRMS THIS AS BEING A W CARDINAL BUOY MARKING THE WRECK OF THE 'MICHELLE'. MT 'VALERIE' QUOTES NETHERLANDS NM 616(T)/05 WHICH REFERS TO THE BUOY MARKING THE LOST DECKHOUSE (SEE ABOVE). ACCORDING TO DEN HELDER COASTGUARD, IT IS EXPECTED THAT WRECK CLEARANCE WILL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY SUMMER 2007. (MT VALERIE, EMAIL DTD 13.4.07). DIFFERENCE IN LATITUDE OF BUOY AS AGAINST NETHERLANDS SOURCES ASSUMED TO BE AN ERROR. EXISTANCE OF BUOY & WRECKAGE COVERED BY BA NM 1583(T)/07. NCA. SEP 2008/000004095 14.1.08 FINAL PART OF WK AND W CARD LT BUOY 'WRECK-M A', Q(9) 15 SEC, IN 5338.51N, 0337.80E [WGD] HAVE BEEN REMOVED. NETH NM 616T/05 CANCELLED. (NETH NM 50/08). AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED, NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 2000 BY BC SCHEEPWERF DAMEN HOOGEZAND, FOXHOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MS 'MICHELLE' SCHIFFAHRTSGES MBH & CO. 100A1 AT LLOYDS. OIL ENGINE OF 2991BHP FOR 12.2KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GDYNIA FOR CORK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M GENERAL CARGO KIEFERNWALD (2498 GT, BUILT 1971). TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.34 N,3 41.18 E
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FAQ

Where is the MICHELLE wreck located?

The MICHELLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.34 N,3 41.18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHELLE?

The seabed around the MICHELLE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the MICHELLE sink?

The MICHELLE sank on Aug 26, 2005.

When was the wreck of the MICHELLE discovered?

The wreck of the MICHELLE was discovered in 2005.

What country did the MICHELLE belong to?

The MICHELLE belonged to AG.

What cargo was the MICHELLE carrying?

The MICHELLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MICHELLE?

The MICHELLE had a tonnage of 2998 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHELLE?

The MICHELLE is classified as a carrier.

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