Noordster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Noordster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.403 N,0 17.358 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.456717
  • Longitude: 0.289300
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOORDSTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Length 23.8 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 135
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 2005
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,000.2,045
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2014

Surveying Details

15.12.05 15.12.05 CAPSIZED IN 5033.00N, 0014.26E [WGD]. (DOVER CG, FAX DTD 14.12.05). POSN UPDATED TO 5032.07N, 0010.60E. (RNW). NCA. HH226/420/09 21.12.05 HH226/420/09 21.12.05 LOCATED IN 5027.403N, 0017.358E [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.27 IN GEN DEPTH 45.63MTRS. (THV PATRICIA). INS AS WK 32MTRS. - NM 252/05. 17.4.14 17.4.14 EXAM'D 28.11.13 IN 5027.403N, 0017.359E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.09 IN GEN DEPTH 45.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP EXENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 14420). AMEND WK 35MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1985. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BVBA NOORSTER, ZEEBRUGGE. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 220KW, SINGLE SHAFT. CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. 3 MEN LOST, 1 RECOVERED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.403 N,0 17.358 E
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FAQ

Where is the NOORDSTER wreck located?

The NOORDSTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.403 N,0 17.358 E.

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

The NOORDSTER lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.403 N,0 17.358 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NOORDSTER?

The seabed around the NOORDSTER lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the NOORDSTER sink?

The NOORDSTER sank on Dec 14, 2005.

When was the wreck of the NOORDSTER discovered?

The wreck of the NOORDSTER was discovered in 2005.

What country did the NOORDSTER belong to?

The NOORDSTER belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the NOORDSTER?

The NOORDSTER had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOORDSTER?

The NOORDSTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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