Namur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Namur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 20 N,6 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.333333
  • Longitude: 6.516667
Water Depth 2720 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAMUR
Type dredger
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 22.1.87 H3205/81 22.1.87 SANK IN 402000N, 063100E, ABOUT 60M NE OF MINORCA, IN 2780MTRS OF WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.266). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, A NON-PROPELLED BUCKET DREDGER, BUILT 1966 BY SCHEEPSWERFT & MASCHINENFABRIK DE KLOP, SEIDRECHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DREDGING INTERNATIONAL. ON PASSAGE FROM CIVITAVECCHIA TO CADIZ. CAPSIZED IN BAD WEATHER WHILE BEING TOWED BY M.TUG/SUPPLY V 'SEATRUCK 1'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NAMUR wreck located?

The NAMUR wreck is located at coordinates 40 20 N,6 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAMUR?

The seabed around the NAMUR lies at approximately 2720 meters deep.

When did the NAMUR sink?

The NAMUR sank on Nov 27, 1986.

When was the wreck of the NAMUR discovered?

The wreck of the NAMUR was discovered in 1986.

What country did the NAMUR belong to?

The NAMUR belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the NAMUR?

The NAMUR is classified as a dredger.

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