Willebroek (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Willebroek (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.33 N,3 35.005 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.405500
  • Longitude: -3.583417
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Flag BE
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 2416
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2007

Surveying Details

H3160/69 6.12.78 SANK ABOUT 43 MILES W OF ST PETER PORT, IN APPROX 492442N, 033512W. (NAV II COORDINATOR, TELEX & LL, 20.11.78). INS AS USCPA 35FMS [64MTRS]. BR STD. H4226/85 23.1.89 SHOWN IN 492400N, 033500W [+/- 1 MILE] IN FR WK RECORDS NO.14593072. HH100/351/03 3.8.90 HH100/351/03 & HH226/350/01 WK LOCATED IN 492423.5N, 033459.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. (T ALLEN, 21.7.90). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH226/400/04 28.8.03 NOW WK 67MTRS IN 4924.29N, 0334.93W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 03 33 05). BR STD. 6.6.07 EXAM'D IN 4924.330N, 0335.005W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.2 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS TOWARDS 030 DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY SEAS, WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG 'GARANT.' PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR SAVONA. (LL).

General Comments

LIES ON STBD SIDE, BOWS NNE

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FAQ

Where is the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.33 N,3 35.005 W.

How deep is the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 49 24.33 N,3 35.005 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) sink?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 18, 1978.

When was the wreck of the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.

What cargo was the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY)?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2416 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY)?

The WILLEBROEK (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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