Pirola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pirola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.7 N,7 39.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.795000
  • Longitude: 7.655000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIROLA
Type fishing vessel
Length 18 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G BUOY, N TOPMARK, CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2008

Surveying Details

22.12.75 CAPSIZED & DRIFTING IN ABOUT 535000N, 074000E, IN OTZUMER BALJE AREA. (LL, 6.10.75) NCA YET. H2128/70 23.12.75 DW REPORTED IN 534742N, 073918E [EUR]. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY G BUOY, W TOPMARK, CLOSE W. (HAMBURG TNM 3905/75) NCA YET. H1271/76 17.2.76 WK BUOY TOPMARK CHANGED TO CYLINDER. (HAMBURG TNM 93/76) NCA. H1271/71 18.5.76 NOW MARKED BY BUOY, N TOPMARK, CLOSE E. (HAMBURG TNM 1114/76) NCA. H1271/71 14.12.76 SALVAGE WORK TAKING PLACE. (HAMBURG TNM 4054/76) NCA. H1271/71 10.3.77 BUOY WITHDRAWN. HAMBURG TNM 4054/76 CANCELLED. (HAMBURG TNM 243/77) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

6.10.75 VESSEL REPORTED CAPSIZED & DRIFTING IN OTZUMER BALJE AREA. 1 PERSON MISSING. (LL, 6.10.75)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 47.7 N,7 39.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the PIROLA wreck located?

The PIROLA wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.7 N,7 39.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PIROLA?

The seabed around the PIROLA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the PIROLA sink?

The PIROLA sank on Oct 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the PIROLA discovered?

The wreck of the PIROLA was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the PIROLA?

The PIROLA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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