Ceris Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ceris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 57.51 N,7 3.46 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.958500
- Longitude: 7.057667
|
| Wreck Depth |
20.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CERIS |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1955 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 13, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck details for the vessel CERIS located in the German Bight of the North Sea. The wreck is situated at coordinates 53 57.51 N, 07 03.46 E. Historical survey data indicates this is a sunken wreck currently classified as a dangerous obstruction. Over several decades of monitoring, the depth of the wreck has been recorded with variations; the most recent survey reports the wreck depth as 20 meters. Navigational charts identify the site as a steel wreck, well broken in structure. Mariners should note the position 53 57.51 N, 07 03.46 E is confirmed by the UK Hydrographic Office and German nautical charts. Ongoing hydrographic surveys ensure the site remains charted as a maritime hazard for vessels navigating this area of the North Sea.
Surveying Details
H2149/55 26.9.55 NDW SHOWN IN 535758N, 070330E [EUR] ON GERMAN 87. BR STD. H4021/48 14.11.60 NOW REPD AS WK 20MTRS [10FMS 5FT] IN 535755N, 070305E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4162/60). - NM 2785/60. H5191/69 8.10.69 SHOWN AS WK 20MTRS [10FMS 5FT] ON BLOCK CORRECTION FOR GERMAN 50. NCA. H5191/69 1.12.71 NOW WK SW 17.7MTRS [9FMS 4FT] IN 535733N, 070332E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4213/71). - NMS 1973 & 1974/71. H2064/75 12.10.77 NOW WK SW 20.5MTRS [11FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3070/77). NE 1405. 25.8.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 20.5MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [REPRINT 1986]. NC 3761. HH340/351/01 13.9.89 NOW WK SW 21.3MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)87/34/89). BR STD. HH328/460/03 22.9.00 NOW WK SW 20.5MTRS IN 5357.510N, 0703.460E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 37/(21)87/00). - NM 4257/00. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 20MTRS [LAT] IN 5357.510N, 0703.460E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015].
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53 57.51 N,7 3.46 E
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FAQ
Where is the CERIS wreck located?
The CERIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.51 N,7 3.46 E.
How deep is the CERIS and where exactly is it located?
The CERIS lies at a depth of about 20.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 57.51 N,7 3.46 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CERIS?
The seabed around the CERIS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the CERIS discovered?
The wreck of the CERIS was discovered in 1955.