Wespe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wespe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.038 N,6 42.154 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.367300
  • Longitude: 6.702567
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESPE
Type tanker
Length 57 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 424
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Surveying Details

H3734/69 3.12.73 WK 26.5MTRS, IN 542206N, 064218E. MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, INT QK FL APPROX 120MTRS E OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 3834(T)/73). NCA. H3734/69 4.2.74 LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 249(T)/74). NCA YET. H3734/69 4.9.74 WK 30MTRS [16FMS] IN 542206N, 064218E. (HAMBURG NM 2467/74). BR STD. H3734/69 19.11.74 'WESPE' SUNK. (LL 13.11.74). (NO DATE). AMENDED TO WK 39MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2182A & 2182B. H3877/80 4.12.85 POSN NOW 542206N, 064211E. (HAMBURG NM 4085/85). NCA. HH328/470/02 26.5.97 AMENDED TO WK SW 31.8MTRS IN 542206.5N, 064212.5E. (GERMAN NM 24/(21)50/97). - NM 2735/97. 23.11.06 SHOWN IN 5422.088N, 0642.199E [WGD] ON GERMAN 50 [INT 1045] [JUN 2003 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1423.

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FAQ

Where is the WESPE wreck located?

The WESPE wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.038 N,6 42.154 E.

How deep is the WESPE and where exactly is it located?

The WESPE lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.038 N,6 42.154 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESPE?

The seabed around the WESPE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WESPE discovered?

The wreck of the WESPE was discovered in 1973.

What was the tonnage of the WESPE?

The WESPE had a tonnage of 424 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESPE?

The WESPE is classified as a tanker.

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