Sand Trans Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sand trans Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 24.782 N,12 24.731 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.413033
  • Longitude: 12.412183
Wreck Depth 5.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SAND TRANS
Type dredger
Flag DK
Length 47.5 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 552
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD, Q(9) 15S, CLOSE W.
Surveying Details 30.9.78 REPD SUNK IN 542630N, 122548E. (LLOYDS). NCA. H3516/72 13.11.78 REPD IN POSN APPROX 3.5M SSW OF DARSSER ORT LT. MARKED BY G SPAR, Q G, W TOPMARK. (ROSTOCK NM 1720(T)/78). NCA YET. H3516/72 6.12.78 POSN NOW REPD AS 542452N, 122449E. (ROSTOCK NM 1810(T)/78). NCA. 6.6.79 WK WILL BE SALVAGED. (LL 7.6.79). NCA. H3516/72 8.9.80 WK IN 542449N, 122450E MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, 1.5C W OF WK. NO LIGHT IN ICE. (ROSTOCK NM 1025(T)/80). NCA. 28.5.81 WILL NOT NOW BE RAISED. (LL 18.5.81). NCA. H3516/72 9.3.84 DW IN 542449N, 122450E. MARKED BY W CARD, Q(9) 15S, CLOSE W. (ROSTOCK NM 131/84). - NM 816/84. 18.12.91 SHOWN AS WK 5MTRS IN 542449N, 122450E [EUR], WITH W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, CLOSE W ON GERMAN 162, 163 [1990]. NE 2365. HH100/351/06 29.10.92 DIVED ON. LIES ALMOST COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN. CAN STILL BE ENTERED FROM THE STARBOARD SIDE. 3 BLADED, VARIABLE PITCH PROPELLER STILL IN PLACE. (J COULON, 14.10.92). NCA. HH327/490/01 2.11.92 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (16)36/42/92). BR STD. SEP 2015/000243843 2.12.15 SHOWN AS SW 5.8MTRS IN 5424.782N, 1224.731E ON GERMAN 163 [ED16 NOV 2015, COR TO 6.11.15]. AMEND TO SW 5.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 2020

Circumstances of loss

30.9.78 BUILT 1965, BY CHARLES HILL & SONS, BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BENT R. NIELSON. ON PASSAGE BAY OF FAKSE FOR RODBY. SUSTAINED STEERING FAILURE IN ROUGH SEAS, LATER SANK. (LL 16 & 30.9.78; MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 24.782 N,12 24.731 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAND TRANS wreck located?

The SAND TRANS wreck is located at coordinates 54 24.782 N,12 24.731 E.

How deep is the SAND TRANS and where exactly is it located?

The SAND TRANS lies at a depth of about 5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 24.782 N,12 24.731 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAND TRANS?

The seabed around the SAND TRANS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SAND TRANS sink?

The SAND TRANS sank on Sep 16, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SAND TRANS discovered?

The wreck of the SAND TRANS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SAND TRANS belong to?

The SAND TRANS belonged to DK.

What cargo was the SAND TRANS carrying?

The SAND TRANS was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SAND TRANS?

The SAND TRANS had a tonnage of 552 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAND TRANS?

The SAND TRANS is classified as a dredger.

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