Peter Wessels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peter wessels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.43 N,6 39.17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.690500
  • Longitude: 6.652833
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER WESSELS
Type tug
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H03101/44 22.8.44 DW SHOWN IN 534134N, 063925E ON GERMAN 90. - FNM 1783/44. H5850/48 12.5.49 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT]. (GERMAN NM 986/49) - NM 986/49. H1952/58 15.6.59 SHOWN AS WK 5.5MTRS [3FMS] ON GERMAN 90. NC 3761. H5118/61 30.11.61 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7MTRS [3FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4263/61) - NM 2455/61. 10.2.69 SHOWN AS WK SW 7.5MTRS [4FMS] ON GERMAN 87. NE 3761. H5118/61 21.7.70 CLEARANCE OPS COMPLETED 9.9.71. (HAMBURG NMS 2435(T)/70 & 3317/71) NCA. H5118/61 12.2.71 SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.1MTRS [5FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 26/71). WK SW 9.8MTRS. (HAGUE NM 296/71). 16.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 534128N, 063927E [EUR] ON GERMAN WK CHART 87 [1971EDN]. POSN GIVEN AS 534131N, 063927E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS) H4146/82 14.7.82 POSN NOW FOUL IN 534131N, 063927E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 1645/82). BR STD. 15.6.92 POSN GIVEN AS 534128N, 063922E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS [1990 EDN] NO.N5 66) NCA. SEP 2015/000166270 30.7.15 AMEND TO SW 11.9MTRS IN 5341.43N, 0639.17E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 31/87(21)/15). AMEND TO SW 11.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4460/15.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2020
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FAQ

Where is the PETER WESSELS wreck located?

The PETER WESSELS wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.43 N,6 39.17 E.

How deep is the PETER WESSELS and where exactly is it located?

The PETER WESSELS lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 41.43 N,6 39.17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER WESSELS?

The seabed around the PETER WESSELS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PETER WESSELS discovered?

The wreck of the PETER WESSELS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PETER WESSELS belong to?

The PETER WESSELS belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the PETER WESSELS?

The PETER WESSELS is classified as a tug.

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