Zeepaard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zeepaard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20.764 N,0 7.625 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.346067
  • Longitude: -0.127083
Wreck Depth 47.7 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZEEPAARD
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Length 24.4 m
Sonar Length 22.7
Sonar Width 12.4
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 57
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5084/77 23.1.84 LAST KNOWN POSN 542000N, 001000W. (HUMBER MRSC 131400Z JAN). LAST CONTACT IN 542500N, 001000W. (LL 15.1.84). 20.1.84 BELGIUM MINEHUNTER VAN HAVERBEKE REPORTS SONAR CONTACT IN 542042N, 000718W - CLASSIFIED PROBABLE WK. FURTHER INVESTIGATION WHEN WEATHER IMPROVES TO PERMIT DIVING. (SIGNAL DTD 19.1.84). H5084/77 3.2.84 LOCATED BY BNS VAN HAVERBREKE IN 542042N, 000718W ON 18.1.84. (RCC EDINBURGH, 301.84). INS AS USC 35MTRS. BR STD. 16.2.84 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS ZEEPARD. (FOSNI, SIGNAL DTD 13.2.84). HH090/730/01 15.12.97 EXAM'D 14.6.97 IN 542045.7N, 000738.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.4 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. POORLY DEFINED. UPRIGHT. SURROUNDED BY MINOR DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5420.764N, 007.625W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 22.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.4MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 057/237. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, NO SCOUR, INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 47MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

CONTACT LOST WITH VESSEL WHILE FISHING N OF FLAMBOROUGH HD IN FORCE 9 TO 10 WESTERLY WINDS.

General Comments

Wreck appears inatct on it's side.

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FAQ

Where is the ZEEPAARD wreck located?

The ZEEPAARD wreck is located at coordinates 54 20.764 N,0 7.625 W.

How deep is the ZEEPAARD and where exactly is it located?

The ZEEPAARD lies at a depth of about 47.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 20.764 N,0 7.625 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZEEPAARD?

The seabed around the ZEEPAARD lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ZEEPAARD sink?

The ZEEPAARD sank on Jan 13, 1984.

When was the wreck of the ZEEPAARD discovered?

The wreck of the ZEEPAARD was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ZEEPAARD belong to?

The ZEEPAARD belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the ZEEPAARD?

The ZEEPAARD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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