Wiema Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Wiema Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.817617
- Longitude: -5.401050
|
| Wreck Depth |
31 m
|
| Water Depth |
38 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WIEMA |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
37.2 m |
| Width |
7 m |
| Draught |
3.8 |
| Sonar Length |
37 |
| Sonar Width |
7 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
160 |
| Tonnage |
265 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 10, 1961
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0025.0,,001.9,080 |
| Original Detection Year |
1961 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 3, 2013 |
Surveying Details
H5890/61 30.1.62 H5890/61 30.1.62 POSN 514902N, 052354W OR 168DEG 2.18M FROM S BISHOP LT. (LL & CG ST DAVIDS). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 1.12.72 1.12.72 AMEND TO USC 8FMS. NE 1410. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND TO USC 14.0MTRS. NC 1478. H1921/80 28.3.80 H1921/80 28.3.80 LOCATED IN 514903N, 052402W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37 MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - DEPTH BY VERTICAL HT 30.2MTRS, BY SHADOW HT 30MTRS. LYING 159/339 DEG, BOW NW. LENGTH 44.4MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS. UPRIGHT. HAS 2 HOLDS WITH HATCH COVER OPEN. NOT SWEPT AS 30MTR SANDWAVES CLOSE N. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS. BR STD. H5002/72 19.11.80 H5002/72 19.11.80 WK EXAM'D 30.5.78 IN 514902N, 052400W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING APPROX 155/335 DEG, IN AREA OF SANDWAVES. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). NCA. HH100/351/12 10.10.96 HH100/351/12 10.10.96 WK SITS UPRIGHT ON THE BOTTOM, STANDING 3-5MTRS PROUD. THE BRIDGE IS NO LONGER THERE. THERE IS A LARGE SCOUR AROUND THE STERN. PROPELLOR HAS BEEN REMOVED. WRECKAGE LIES AMIDSHIPS ON THE STBD SIDE. (S ROBERTS). 20.2.13 20.2.13 EXAM'D 8.5.12 IN 5149.057N, 0524.063W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.36 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.72MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP (SIC) EXTENDS 100MTRS TO NE. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. (SIC). STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COMPLETE. (EMU, HI 1365). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 3.4.13 3.4.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.89 IN GEN DEPTH 38.4MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 25MTRS TOWARDS 080 DEGS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 160/280 DEGS. (EMU, HI 1365, REPLY TO APPRAISAL). AMEND WK 31MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
EX-QUO VADIS '55. BUILT IN 1933 BY GEBR VAN DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W BELSTRA, GRONINGEN. FOUR CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DE INDUSTRIE D & J BOOT, ALPHEN. CARGO SHIFTED DURING A GALE, DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST & EVENTUALLY SANK.
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51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W
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FAQ
Where is the WIEMA wreck located?
The WIEMA wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W.
How deep is the WIEMA and where exactly is it located?
The WIEMA lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W.
How deep is the seabed around the WIEMA?
The seabed around the WIEMA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.
When did the WIEMA sink?
The WIEMA sank on Dec 10, 1961.
When was the wreck of the WIEMA discovered?
The wreck of the WIEMA was discovered in 1961.
What country did the WIEMA belong to?
The WIEMA belonged to NL.
What cargo was the WIEMA carrying?
The WIEMA was carrying ore.
What was the tonnage of the WIEMA?
The WIEMA had a tonnage of 265 tons.
What type of wreck is the WIEMA?
The WIEMA is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NNW, BRIDGE MISSING