Widar (Or Wides) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Widar (or wides) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.569 N,8 5.923 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.909483
  • Longitude: 8.098717
Wreck Depth 4.8 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIDAR (OR WIDES)
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers E CARD SPAR BUOY
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2019

Surveying Details

H1656/46 7.11.51 WK 2.7MTRS [1FM 3FT] IN 535434N, 080557E. (HAMBURG NM 2791/51) - NM 2079/51. H6808/51 17.11.51 G BUOY LAID CLOSE E OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 3369/51) - NM 2154/51. H2196/54 14.11.60 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4.5MTRS [2FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3831/60) - NM 2782/60. H4507/61 21.9.64 SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.0MTRS [2FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2953/64) BR STD. H4507/61 12.9.75 POSN GIVEN AS 535436N, 080559E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NMS 4300/72 & 2901/75) BR STD. H4507/6 5.10.77 SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.5MTRS [2FMS 3FT], MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 3469/77) BR STD. 19.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 4.8MTRS IN 5354.570N, 0805.917E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 4.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the WIDAR (OR WIDES) wreck located?

The WIDAR (OR WIDES) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.569 N,8 5.923 E.

How deep is the WIDAR (OR WIDES) and where exactly is it located?

The WIDAR (OR WIDES) lies at a depth of about 4.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.569 N,8 5.923 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIDAR (OR WIDES)?

The seabed around the WIDAR (OR WIDES) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WIDAR (OR WIDES) discovered?

The wreck of the WIDAR (OR WIDES) was discovered in 1951.

What type of wreck is the WIDAR (OR WIDES)?

The WIDAR (OR WIDES) is classified as a tug.

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