Danica Black Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Danica black Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.877 N,6 54.07 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.414617
  • Longitude: 6.901167
Wreck Depth 19.3 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANICA BLACK
Type carrier
Flag DK
Length 61.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH331/500/01 27.10.94 WK IN 552454N, 065406E. WK NOT MARKED. DEPTH ABOVE WK IS APPROX 7.5MTRS. (BLAAVAND RADIO NAV WARNING 093 DTD 25.10.94). NCA YET. HH331/500/01 1.11.94 WK 7.5MTRS CONFIRMED IN 552454N, 065406E MARKED BY W CARDINAL BUOY Q(9)15S CLOSE W. (BLAAVAND RNW 095/94 DTD 30.10.94). - NM 3923/94. HH331/500/01 25.11.94 WK NOT RAISED, DEPTH ABOVE APPROX 19.5MTRS. (TLX MRCC AARHUS DTD 22.11.94). NCA YET - AWAIT DANISH NM. HH331/500/01 8.3.95 POS'N NOW 552455N, 065409E [EUR]. DEPTH OVER WK IS 19.8MTRS. W CARDINAL LT BUOY IS WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 179/95). - NM 1083/95.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1984 BY SAKSKOBING MAST OF SKIBSVAERFT, SAKSKOBING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P/R INVEST V. PASSAGE PROSGRUNN, NORWAY, FOR ALMERIA, S SPAIN. DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST IN A STORM. TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. ALL 6 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DANICA BLACK wreck located?

The DANICA BLACK wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.877 N,6 54.07 E.

How deep is the DANICA BLACK and where exactly is it located?

The DANICA BLACK lies at a depth of about 19.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.877 N,6 54.07 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DANICA BLACK?

The seabed around the DANICA BLACK lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DANICA BLACK sink?

The DANICA BLACK sank on Oct 19, 1994.

When was the wreck of the DANICA BLACK discovered?

The wreck of the DANICA BLACK was discovered in 1994.

What country did the DANICA BLACK belong to?

The DANICA BLACK belonged to DK.

What cargo was the DANICA BLACK carrying?

The DANICA BLACK was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DANICA BLACK?

The DANICA BLACK had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANICA BLACK?

The DANICA BLACK is classified as a carrier.

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