Asseburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asseburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 49.4 N,7 36.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.823333
  • Longitude: -7.611667
Water Depth 4800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASSEBURG
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 88 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 1939
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.11.02 18.11.02 SANK IN 4449.4N, 0736.7W. (LL 29.10.02). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-CATHERINA '96. BUILT IN 1982 BY J J SIETAS KG SCHIFFWERFT GMBH & CO, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MS ASSEBURG VOSS SCHIFFAHRTS KG, SEAVOSS SCHIFFART, HAMBURG. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1000BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK AFTER STBD LIST DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the ASSEBURG wreck located?

The ASSEBURG wreck is located at coordinates 44 49.4 N,7 36.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASSEBURG?

The seabed around the ASSEBURG lies at approximately 4800 meters deep.

When did the ASSEBURG sink?

The ASSEBURG sank on Oct 28, 2002.

When was the wreck of the ASSEBURG discovered?

The wreck of the ASSEBURG was discovered in 2002.

What country did the ASSEBURG belong to?

The ASSEBURG belonged to AG.

What was the tonnage of the ASSEBURG?

The ASSEBURG had a tonnage of 1939 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASSEBURG?

The ASSEBURG is classified as a carrier.

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