Wouter (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wouter (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.159 N,3 8.813 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.652650
  • Longitude: 3.146883
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOUTER (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Length 21.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 71
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H3150/69 22.6.71 H3150/69 22.6.71 DW IN 533915N, 030958E. (RNW, 7.6.71). - NM 1034/71. H3150/69 6.10.71 H3150/69 6.10.71 REPORTED AS ONE THIRD OF A MILE N OF RIG PENROD 58, WHICH WAS IN 553900N, 031000E [POSN CONFIRMED AS CORRECT]. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO, LTR DTD 17.9.71). H3150/69 12.10.71 H3150/69 12.10.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2182A. 4.1.84 4.1.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN 553915N, 031000E ON DANISH 93 [OCT'83 EDN]. H1270/79 18.1.85 H1270/79 18.1.85 WRECKS LOCATED IN 553910N, 030827E [EUR] & 553912N, 030854E, DURING SEARCH FOR CARGO EX-MV DANA OPTIMA. (DANISH HYDRO, 16.8.84). AMEND TO NDW IN MEAN POSN 553912N, 030842E. BR STD. 11.7.01 11.7.01 SEPARATE RECORDS CREATED. SEE ALSO [59595]. AMEND TO NDW IN 5539.200N, 0308.900E [EUR]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5539.159N, 0308.813E.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ACTING AS RIG SUPPLY/SAFETY VESSEL FOR PLACID OIL (GB) DRILLING RIG PENROD 58. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

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FAQ

Where is the WOUTER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WOUTER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.159 N,3 8.813 E.

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

The seabed around the WOUTER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the WOUTER (PROBABLY) sink?

The WOUTER (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 3, 1971.

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

The wreck of the WOUTER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the WOUTER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WOUTER (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the WOUTER (PROBABLY)?

The WOUTER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 71 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOUTER (PROBABLY)?

The WOUTER (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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