Activ Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Activ Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.783 N,4 15.386 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.063050
  • Longitude: 4.256433
Wreck Depth 32.8 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACTIV
Type schooner
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3450/80 25.2.83 SOS GAVE POSN AS 530300N, 041800E. (LL, 2/3.2.83) NDW IN 530418N, 041536E. (NETHERLANDS NAVY SIGNAL 4.2.83) AWAIT NETHERLANDS NM. H3450/80 8.4.83 WIRE SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.8MTRS IN 530418N, 041536E, MARKED BY W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, RACON (D) CLOSE E. ALL REPORT SURVEY BY BLOMMENDAL. (NETHERLANDS NM 537(P)/83, NETHERLANDS NM 577/83, HAMBURG NM 605(T)/83, NAVAREA I 022/83 & 035/83 & TELEX 83-02-10 RNLNAVY) - NM 1169/83. H2114/83 27.6.83 POSN NOW 530350N, 041529E. RACON REMOVED FROM BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 25/1427/83) - NM 1806/83. H2114/83 10.9.83 MASTS REMOVED. E CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(3)10S ESTABLISHED. WILL BE WIRE SWEPT. (HYDRNLNAVY SIGNAL DTD 1.9.83) NCA YET. H2114/83 10.10.83 SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.6MTRS. BUOYS REMOVED. (HYDRNLNAVY 051117Z SEP & NETHERLANDS NM 2228/83) - NM 2764/83. 17.7.84 SHOWN AS SW 26MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1350 [AUG'83 EDN]. NCA YET NETHERLANDS NM 2228/83 LATER. 10.5.85 STILL SHOWN AS SW 26MTRS [14FMS 1FT] ON NETHERLANDS 1350. NE 2322. 8.8.89 SW 26MTRS IN 530349N, 041528.8E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.L16 892) 27.6.02 SHOWN AS WK SW 26MTRS IN 5303.783N, 0415.403E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 2322 [CO-PRODUCTION 2ND EDN MAR'02]. NE 2322. HH340/630/05 11.11.02 NOW SW 25.5MTRS IN 5303.77N, 0415.40E [WGD]. (NETH NM 44/550/02). - NM 58/03. SEP 2011/000033551 22.2.11 NOW FOUL. (NETH NM 7/80/11). - NM 1075/11.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

3.2.83 MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING SCHOONER SANK IN BAD WEATHER. (LL, 2/3.2.83)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 3.783 N,4 15.386 E
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FAQ

Where is the ACTIV wreck located?

The ACTIV wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.783 N,4 15.386 E.

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

The ACTIV lies at a depth of about 32.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.783 N,4 15.386 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACTIV?

The seabed around the ACTIV lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the ACTIV sink?

The ACTIV sank on Feb 1, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ACTIV discovered?

The wreck of the ACTIV was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ACTIV belong to?

The ACTIV belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the ACTIV?

The ACTIV is classified as a schooner.

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