Zamosc Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Zamosc Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.683 N,3 46.762 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.361383
  • Longitude: 3.779367
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZAMOSC
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 135.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4183
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers S CARD SPAR BUOY, CLOSE S
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2007

Surveying Details

26.1.79 ST IN 512155N, 034624E. LYING ON PORT SIDE ABOUT 150MTRS FROM BUOY 14, CLEAR OF AND TO PORTSIDE OF MAIN NAVIGATION CHANNEL. LYING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO CHANNEL WITH BOW POINTING TO LEFT BANK, AWAY FROM TERNEUZEN. STARBOARD SAMSON POSTS JUST VISIBLE. (LL, 26.1.79). NCA YET. H4187/70 2.3.79 MARKED BY 2 R LT BUOYS IN 512143N, 034645E & 512141N, 034643E. (NETHERLANDS TNM 563/79). NCA. 22.3.79 WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL, 22.3.79). AWAIT NETHERLANDS NM. NCA YET. H4187/70 23.5.79 ST IN 512144N, 034650.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 1432/79). - NM 1373/79. H4187/70 15.8.79 INS S CARD SPAR BUOY CLOSE S OF WK. (NETHERLANDS NM 2438/79). BR STD. H4187/70 23.10.79 CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO SHIPPING, PARTICULARLY IN FOG. TO BE SALVED. TALKS ON OPERATION IN PROGRESS WITH SMIT TAK. MAY TAKE UP TO A YEAR TO COMPLETE. (LL, 13.10.79). NCA. H4187/70 12.12.79 CLEARANCE OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT. (NETHERLANDS TNM 4085/79). NCA YET. H4187/70 8.4.80 FUNNEL, BRIDGE AND DECKHOUSE, WEIGHING TOTAL 1450 TONNES, REMOVED. (LLOYDS VOL 17 AND LL, 26.3.80). NCA YET. H4187/70 5.9.80 WK & SPAR BUOY CLEARED. (NETHERLANDS NM 2622/80). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

21.1.79 SANK AFTER COLLISION IN R. SCHELDT. (LL, 21.1.79).

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FAQ

Where is the ZAMOSC wreck located?

The ZAMOSC wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.683 N,3 46.762 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAMOSC?

The seabed around the ZAMOSC lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ZAMOSC sink?

The ZAMOSC sank on Jan 20, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ZAMOSC discovered?

The wreck of the ZAMOSC was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ZAMOSC belong to?

The ZAMOSC belonged to PL.

What cargo was the ZAMOSC carrying?

The ZAMOSC was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ZAMOSC?

The ZAMOSC had a tonnage of 4183 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAMOSC?

The ZAMOSC is classified as a motor vessel.

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