Ster De Zee (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ster de zee (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.178 N,3 17.475 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.186300
  • Longitude: -3.291250
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag BE
Sonar Length 43.2
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 125
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 7, 2013

Surveying Details

SANK 15M SE BY S FROM BERRY HEAD. (WW2SL). H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK 27FMS LOCATED IN 501112N, 031724W BY A/S, HT ABOVE SEABED 40FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). BR STD. H2923/832 32.10.84 H2923/832.10.84 EXAM'D 10.5.84 501109N, 031724W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 120/300DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 202). BR STD.. HH100/351/14/19 29.3.99 HH100/351/14/19 29.3.99 POSSIBLY HMS BITTERN [18392]. (M SHARPE, FAX DTD 21.3.99). 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5011.178N, 0317.475W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.38 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 43.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.178 N,3 17.475 W.

How deep is the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.178 N,3 17.475 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY)?

The STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY)?

The STER DE ZEE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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