Monica R Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Monica r Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.702 N,7 48.037 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.311700
  • Longitude: 7.800617
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONICA R
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 48.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 434
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2021

Surveying Details

HH330/350/02 14.1.92 SANK IN 551700N, 074500E. (LL, 28.12.91). SANK IN 551700N, 074600E APPROX. (BLAAVAND RO. NAV. WARNING 002/92). NAVAREA I 009/92 ISSUED. NCA YET. HH330/350/02 29.1.92 WKGE FROM THIS WK REPD IN 551700N, 074600E APPROX. A SEARCH WILL BE MADE A.S.A.P. (DANISH NM 219(T)/92). NCA YET. HH330/350/02 30.1.92 LOCATED IN 551844.5N, 074807E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 14 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NOT MARKED. (BLAAVAND RO. NAV WARNING 007/92). NCA YET. NAVAREA I 22/92 ISSUED. HH330/350/02 18.2.92 LEAST DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. POSN CONFIRMED. (DANISH NM 294/92). - NM 627/92. 29.1.04 SHOWN IN 5518.702N, 0748.037E [WGD] ON DANISH INT 1411 [APR'03 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 3766. HH100/351/22 28.9.05 DIVED, LIES INTACT ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. BELL MARKED 'MZ SELLIN 1965' RECOVERED. (AEGIR SUB-AQUA CLUB, ESBERG, TELECON 21.9.05). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE KVINESDAL FOR HAMBURG. REPORTED HAVING A LEAK, AND REQUESTED ASSISTANCE. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK SHORTLY AFTER. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STARBOARD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the MONICA R wreck located?

The MONICA R wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.702 N,7 48.037 E.

How deep is the MONICA R and where exactly is it located?

The MONICA R lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.702 N,7 48.037 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONICA R?

The seabed around the MONICA R lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the MONICA R sink?

The MONICA R sank on Dec 24, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MONICA R discovered?

The wreck of the MONICA R was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MONICA R belong to?

The MONICA R belonged to VC.

What cargo was the MONICA R carrying?

The MONICA R was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MONICA R?

The MONICA R had a tonnage of 434 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONICA R?

The MONICA R is classified as a motor vessel.

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