Sierra Umbria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sierra umbria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.497 N,5 33.238 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.558283
  • Longitude: 5.553967
Wreck Depth 19.88 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Sierra Umbria
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 686
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5412/60 21.4.64 DW IN 533305N, 053110E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QG WITH TOPMARK CLOSE E. (HAGUE PNM 793/64). - NM 773/64. H5412/60 19.5.64 POSN AMENDED TO 533346N, 053315E. (HAGUE NM 1233/64). - NM 955/64. H5412/60 20.7.64 BUOY CHANGED TO G CONL LT BUOY, INTQG WITH TOPMARK CLOSE E. (HAMBURG NM 2807/64 & HAGUE NM 2063/64). - NM 1402/64. H1547/65 15.3.68 RAREFL ADDED TO BUOY. (HAGUE NM 613/68). - NM 579/68. H3150/69 10.2.70 AMENDED TO WK 16MTRS (8FMS 4FT), IN 533336N, 053315E. (NETH 1969 POST-NEW BROOM SURVEY). BR STD. H3150/69 4.3.70 POSN & DEPTH CONFIRMED. (NETH HYDRO LTR DTD 23.2.70). H3150/69 1.5.70 REPEAT OF ABOVE, STILL MARKED BY BUOY. (HAGUE NM 1093/70). - NM 838/70. H3150/69 4.8.70 DELETE BUOY. (HAGUE NM 1943/70). - NM 1348/70. H2062/71 1.11.78 AMENDED TO WK SW 16.5MTRS [9FMS]. (NETH NM 3191/78). BR STD. H4753/82 15.5.86 POSN NOW 533328N, 053320E. DEPTH UNCHANGED. (NETH NM 207/86). NCA. 23.8.89 WK SW 16.5MTRS IN 533328.3N, 053319.7E. (NETH WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.M8 535). BR STD. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5333.496N, 0533.251E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 13.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 16.2MTRS [LAT] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1959, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIMA DEL NORTE, S.A. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR MOROCCO. CAPSIZED & SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SWEDISH SS TAURI IN DENSE FOG 6M N OF TEXEL LTV. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.497 N,5 33.238 E
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FAQ

Where is the Sierra Umbria wreck located?

The Sierra Umbria wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.497 N,5 33.238 E.

How deep is the Sierra Umbria and where exactly is it located?

The Sierra Umbria lies at a depth of about 19.88 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.497 N,5 33.238 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Sierra Umbria?

The seabed around the Sierra Umbria lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the Sierra Umbria sink?

The Sierra Umbria sank on Feb 28, 1964.

When was the wreck of the Sierra Umbria discovered?

The wreck of the Sierra Umbria was discovered in 1964.

What country did the Sierra Umbria belong to?

The Sierra Umbria belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the Sierra Umbria?

The Sierra Umbria had a tonnage of 686 tons.

What type of wreck is the Sierra Umbria?

The Sierra Umbria is classified as a motor vessel.

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