Zeester (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zeester (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.635 N,0 4.956 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.577250
  • Longitude: -0.082600
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZEESTER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag BE
Sonar Length 45.2
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.3.58 SUNK IN PA 503500N, 000500W IN 37FMS. (N FORELAND RADIO; LL, 17.3.58). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 23.7.71 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 1652. H2699/76 18.7.78 LOCATED 25.6.75 IN 503452.1N, 000510.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. DCS3 TRACE NOT CONCLUSIVE. CHART AS USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. ABOVE SURVEY DETAILS NOW THOUGHT TO REFER TO 'ARISTOS', SEE [19940] 503449N, 000510W. AMEND TO USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1652. H2330/84 24.7.85 EXAM'D 13.5.85 IN 503436N, 000450W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LYING 070/250DEGS, WITH HIGHEST POINT AT W END. EXTENSIVE SCOUR STRETCHING TOWARDS THE E. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). AMEND TO WK 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/10 27.3.86 EXAM'D 25.8.84. HEIGHT 9.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LYING E/W. MAST REPORTED RECOVERED PREVIOUSLY IN FISHERMANS TRAWL. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA H2350/85 17.2.87 LOCATED 31.7.86. POSN CONFIRMED. NFS. (NP 1008, HI 317B). NCA. HH100/351/05 29.5.92 WK LOCATED IN 503435N, 000455W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 4.3.14 IN 5034.635N, 0004.956W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.26 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HT 2.74MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP AND APPARENTLY PARTLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). ?BOWS W, HIGH AREAS FWD AND AFT. AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED ABANDONED AND SUNK.

General Comments

?BOWS W, WELL BROKEN UP, HIGH POINTS FWD AND AFT

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FAQ

Where is the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.635 N,0 4.956 W.

How deep is the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.635 N,0 4.956 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 16, 1958.

When was the wreck of the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1958.

What country did the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the ZEESTER (POSSIBLY)?

The ZEESTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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