Necton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Necton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.701 N,3 47.324 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.078350
  • Longitude: 3.788733
Wreck Depth 20.4 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NECTON
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 45.1 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2022

Surveying Details

H1483/63 15.5.63 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17.5MTRS [9FMS 3FT] IN 520444N, 034724E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G. (HAGUE NM'S 458/63 & 522/63). - NM 993/63. H1483/63 10.9.63 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1MTRS [9FMS 2FT]. (HAGUE NM 1858/63). - NM 1858/63. HH340/351/01 11.4.91 NOW DEPTH CLEAR AT 23.5MTRS IN 520445N, 034724E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 197/91). - NM 1223/91. HH160/351/02 20.6.91 AMEND TO WK 23.5MTRS. (UKHO) - NM 1861/91. HH340/530/01 14.2.95 NOW WK 20.9MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 91/95). - NM 815/95. 14.10.04 NOW WK 21.5MTRS IN 5204.701N, 0347.324E [WGD]. (M DE GRAAF, NETHERLANDS HYDRO, E-MAIL DTD 5.10.04). NE 122. HH340/530/08 24.12.04 NOW WK 20.7MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 51/600/04). - NM 704/05. 9.8.06 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 122 [SEP'06 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 122. SEP 2012/000216582 26.10.12 NOW WK 20.7MTRS. (NETH NM 43/481/12). - NM 5163/12.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG GELE ZEE. WAS ON PASSAGE NORWICH TO ROTTERDAM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 4.701 N,3 47.324 E
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FAQ

Where is the NECTON wreck located?

The NECTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.701 N,3 47.324 E.

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

The NECTON lies at a depth of about 20.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.701 N,3 47.324 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NECTON?

The seabed around the NECTON lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the NECTON sink?

The NECTON sank on Jan 31, 1963.

When was the wreck of the NECTON discovered?

The wreck of the NECTON was discovered in 1963.

What country did the NECTON belong to?

The NECTON belonged to NL.

What cargo was the NECTON carrying?

The NECTON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NECTON?

The NECTON had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the NECTON?

The NECTON is classified as a steam ship.

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