Wiron I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wiron i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.805 N,2 50.508 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.113417
  • Longitude: 2.841800
Wreck Depth 37.3 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIRON I
Type trawler
Flag NL
Length 30.2 m
Shadow Height 0.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2022

Surveying Details

LIES ON PORT SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 35 TO 40MTRS. (LL VOL 196). H3449/61 2.6.69 WK 18FMS IN 520646N, 025014E [EUR]. (NETH NM 1397/69). BR STD. 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 520646N, 025014E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4753/82 29.1.86 NOW WK 34MTRS IN 520652N, 025035E [EUR]. (NETH NM 676/85). BR STD. H3069/86 23.10.87 NOW WK 36MTRS. (NETH NM 486/87). HH340/530/02 16.6.94 NOW WK 35MTRS. (NETH NM 325/94). - NM 2398/94 22.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 5606.805N, 0250.508E.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED OVERDUE. WK WAS LOCATED FOLLOWING A SEARCH. DIVERS FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR COLLISION. PRESUMED TO HAVE CAPSIZED AND SUNK.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.805 N,2 50.508 E
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FAQ

Where is the WIRON I wreck located?

The WIRON I wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.805 N,2 50.508 E.

How deep is the WIRON I and where exactly is it located?

The WIRON I lies at a depth of about 37.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.805 N,2 50.508 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIRON I?

The seabed around the WIRON I lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the WIRON I sink?

The WIRON I sank on May 2, 1969.

When was the wreck of the WIRON I discovered?

The wreck of the WIRON I was discovered in 1969.

What country did the WIRON I belong to?

The WIRON I belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the WIRON I?

The WIRON I is classified as a trawler.

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