Morgenster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Morgenster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.61 N,5 45.17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.710167
  • Longitude: 5.752833
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORGENSTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 546
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2007

Surveying Details

HH340/630/01 16.7.93 WK IN 534239N, 054515E. MARKED BY N, E, S, & W CARDINAL LIGHT BUOYS. ALSO AN EXTRA W CARDINAL BUOY WITH RACON. (NETH. CG, NAV WARNING DTD 12.7.93 & NETH NM 431T/93). NCA. HH340/630/01 16.8.93 WK SALVAGED. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (NETH CG FAX 8.8.93). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SWEDISH M RO-RO STIG GORTHON.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 42.61 N,5 45.17 E
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FAQ

Where is the MORGENSTER wreck located?

The MORGENSTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.61 N,5 45.17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MORGENSTER?

The seabed around the MORGENSTER lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MORGENSTER sink?

The MORGENSTER sank on Jul 12, 1993.

When was the wreck of the MORGENSTER discovered?

The wreck of the MORGENSTER was discovered in 1993.

What country did the MORGENSTER belong to?

The MORGENSTER belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the MORGENSTER?

The MORGENSTER had a tonnage of 546 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORGENSTER?

The MORGENSTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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