Riekelt Senior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Riekelt senior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 59.36 N,4 45.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.989333
  • Longitude: 4.754450
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name RIEKELT SENIOR
Type trawler
Flag NL
Length 29.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 125
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2867/85 10.6.85 H2867/85 10.6.85 SANK IN 555924N, 044522E. (DANISH NM 627(P)/85). NCA YET. H2867/85 27.6.85 H2867/85 27.6.85 POSN CONFIRMED. NON-DANGEROUS. (DANISH NM 788/85). INS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK APPROX 150 MILES W OF ESBJERG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 59.36 N,4 45.267 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIEKELT SENIOR wreck located?

The RIEKELT SENIOR wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.36 N,4 45.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIEKELT SENIOR?

The seabed around the RIEKELT SENIOR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the RIEKELT SENIOR sink?

The RIEKELT SENIOR sank on Apr 11, 1985.

When was the wreck of the RIEKELT SENIOR discovered?

The wreck of the RIEKELT SENIOR was discovered in 1985.

What country did the RIEKELT SENIOR belong to?

The RIEKELT SENIOR belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the RIEKELT SENIOR?

The RIEKELT SENIOR had a tonnage of 125 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIEKELT SENIOR?

The RIEKELT SENIOR is classified as a trawler.