Nova Cura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nova cura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 29.818 N,4 45.128 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.496967
  • Longitude: 4.752133
Wreck Depth 15.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOVA CURA
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 40.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 278
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3)10S
Surveying Details HH340/350/01 25.7.90 SUNK IN 532952N, 014512E. MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3) 10S. (NETHERLANDS CG NAV WARNING NO.96/90). NCA YET. NAV I 204 ISSUED. HH340/350/01 21.8.90 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 15.4MTRS [8FMS 2FT] IN 532951.5N, 044512.5E. BUOY AS ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS NM 415/90). [NETHERLANDS WK NO L12 2723]. - NM 2541/90. HH340/350/01 18.9.90 VESSEL SALVAGED. WILL BE BROKEN UP. (LL, 13 & 25.8.90). NCA YET. HH340/350/01 18.10.90 WK REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 489/90). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 3295/90.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2009

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON HEAVY LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. ABANDONED BY CREW, CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. PASSAGE BEVERWYK FOR HIRTSHALS.

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FAQ

Where is the NOVA CURA wreck located?

The NOVA CURA wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.818 N,4 45.128 E.

How deep is the NOVA CURA and where exactly is it located?

The NOVA CURA lies at a depth of about 15.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.818 N,4 45.128 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NOVA CURA?

The seabed around the NOVA CURA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the NOVA CURA sink?

The NOVA CURA sank on Jul 9, 1990.

When was the wreck of the NOVA CURA discovered?

The wreck of the NOVA CURA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the NOVA CURA belong to?

The NOVA CURA belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the NOVA CURA?

The NOVA CURA had a tonnage of 278 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOVA CURA?

The NOVA CURA is classified as a motor vessel.