Pinguin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pinguin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 18.16 N,4 13.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.302667
  • Longitude: 4.232000
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINGUIN
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1951
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7506/51 8.1.52 SANK IN APPROX POSN 541800N, 041400E. (HAMBURG NM 3877/51). 7.2.69 SHOWN ON GERMAN 50 & NETH 1037. 3.8.72 SHOWN IN 541815N, 041420E. (DANISH FISHERIES 5404). H3498/88 2.8.88 TO BE EXPUNGED. (NETH NM 367/88).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED HAVING HEAVY DAMAGE AND TO BE LEAKING. WAS LATER ABANDONED AFTER ASSUMING 40 DEG LIST. PASSAGE BO'NESS FOR HAMBURG. LATER SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PINGUIN wreck located?

The PINGUIN wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.16 N,4 13.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PINGUIN?

The seabed around the PINGUIN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the PINGUIN sink?

The PINGUIN sank on Nov 20, 1951.

When was the wreck of the PINGUIN discovered?

The wreck of the PINGUIN was discovered in 1951.

What country did the PINGUIN belong to?

The PINGUIN belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the PINGUIN?

The PINGUIN is classified as a motor vessel.