Agnete Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Agnete Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 29.1 N,5 20.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.485000
  • Longitude: 5.336667
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGNETE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 75.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1458
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 SINKING POSN 8M NE OF TERSCHELLING. (DODS). GIVES POSN 532906N, 052124E FOR FILING ONLY. 1.9.89 UNNAMED, UNCHARTED RECORD IN 532906N, 052018E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. M11 2409). NCA. 20.4.09 UNKNOWN, UNCHARTED IN 5329.1N, 0520.2E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. M11 2409) NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY HELSINGORS JERNSK. & MSK., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 150NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSKSLSK TORM A/S., VESSEL WAS UNDER GERMAN CONTROL WHEN BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AGNETE wreck located?

The AGNETE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.1 N,5 20.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGNETE?

The seabed around the AGNETE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the AGNETE sink?

The AGNETE sank on Mar 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AGNETE discovered?

The wreck of the AGNETE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the AGNETE belong to?

The AGNETE belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the AGNETE?

The AGNETE had a tonnage of 1458 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGNETE?

The AGNETE is classified as a steam ship.