Sola Fide Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sola fide Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.051 N,6 28.938 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584183
  • Longitude: 6.482300
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLA FIDE
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Length 29.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 105
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4745/6219 19.6.75 STRANDED WK IN 533506N, 062857E [EUR], MARKED BY G LT BUOY, FL(2)G.9S. (NETHERLANDS TNM 1627/75 & HAMBURG TNM 1792/75). - TNM 1353/75. H4745/62 3.9.75 DW (MAST) IN 533506N, 062857E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2710/75 & HAGUE NM 2303/75). - NM 1857/75. 11.11.82 SHOWN AS DW ON GERMAN 90 [1982 EDN]. NE 3509. H3877/80 18.11.83 SHOWN AS DW (MASTS) ON GERMAN 90 & NETHERLANDS 1460. NE 3509. 13.3.08 1SHOWN IN 5335.060N, 0628.900E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [FEB '07 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3631. SEP 2010000154743 30.9.10 NOW SW 2.9MTRS IN 5335.05N, 0628.94E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 37/(21)90/10). - NM 4961/10.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED AGROUND AND FULL OF WATER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR L BRANDS. (LLOYDS 220 & 221).

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FAQ

Where is the SOLA FIDE wreck located?

The SOLA FIDE wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.051 N,6 28.938 E.

How deep is the SOLA FIDE and where exactly is it located?

The SOLA FIDE lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.051 N,6 28.938 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLA FIDE?

The seabed around the SOLA FIDE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SOLA FIDE sink?

The SOLA FIDE sank on May 5, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SOLA FIDE discovered?

The wreck of the SOLA FIDE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SOLA FIDE belong to?

The SOLA FIDE belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the SOLA FIDE?

The SOLA FIDE had a tonnage of 105 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLA FIDE?

The SOLA FIDE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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