Samsip (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samsip (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 23.478 N,3 2.982 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.391300
  • Longitude: 3.049700
Wreck Depth 5.1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMSIP (BOW SECTION)
Type coaster
Flag NL
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3031/65 31.8.65 SUNK OFF ZEEBRUGGE. (LL) (HAGUE PNM 2563/65 REFERS). NCA YET. H3031/65 8.10.65 WK 5.2MTRS [2FMS 5FT]IN 512332N, 030252E. (OSTEND NM 17/133/65). - NM 1872/65. 31.7.70 SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE E. NE 1872. 16.4.86 SHOWN COMBINED SW 2.5MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1545/64 27.6.88 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.2MTRS IN 512332N, 030303E. (OSTEND NM 11/89/88). - NM2111/88. 6.2.91 SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.2MTRS, IN 512331.5N, 030303.4E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90 EDN NO.S10 1400). HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512331N, 030303.5E. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. 8.2.07 SHOWN IN 5123.44N, 0302.92E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. SEP 2011/000061485 14.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 5.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5123.484N, 0302.972E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 104/11 [CORR TO 28.10.10].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LONDON. SANK AFTER STRIKING WK OFF ZEEBRUGGE. (LL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.478 N,3 2.982 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.478 N,3 2.982 E.

How deep is the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 5.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.478 N,3 2.982 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) sink?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) sank on Aug 4, 1965.

When was the wreck of the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION)?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMSIP (BOW SECTION)?

The SAMSIP (BOW SECTION) is classified as a coaster.