Deo Gratias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Deo gratias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.353 N,2 8.205 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.505883
  • Longitude: 2.136750
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEO GRATIAS
Type trawler
Flag BE
Sonar Length 17
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 118
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2774/69 20.5.69 SANK IN 513020N, 020800E. (LLOYDS VOL.196). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. H2774/69 13.1.70 INS BY NM. - NM 161/70. 1.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 513033N, 020758E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JUL '68 EDN]. H2820/71 11.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY DTD JAN 1981 [K8495/6]. NCA. H2350/85 4.12.86 EXAM'D 28.6.86 IN 513022N, 020818E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS, LENGTH 20-25MTRS. LYING 130/310DEG. (NP 1008, HI 317A). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3744/86. HH090/922/01 12.6.01 EXAM'D 12.6.01 IN 5030.399N, 0208.181E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.0, FOUL 34.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 922). UPRIGHT. AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. BR STD. 11.10.04 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS ON BELGIAN D11 [2003 EDN]. RETAIN AS WK SW 34MTRS, AS SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM GIVES 1971-2000 SURVEYS AS SOURCE AREA. NE 1872. HH091/159/01 1.8.07 LOCATED 13.3.07 IN 5130.404N, 0208.182E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.24 IN GEN DEPTH 40.2MTRS. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 118/298DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). RETAIN SW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000164272 7.10.15 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS IN 5130.353N, 0208.205E [WGD] ON BELGIUM D11. (JULY 2015, COR TO 7.5.15). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN MV TARN. (LLOYDS VOL.196)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the DEO GRATIAS wreck located?

The DEO GRATIAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.353 N,2 8.205 E.

How deep is the DEO GRATIAS and where exactly is it located?

The DEO GRATIAS lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.353 N,2 8.205 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEO GRATIAS?

The seabed around the DEO GRATIAS lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the DEO GRATIAS sink?

The DEO GRATIAS sank on May 12, 1969.

When was the wreck of the DEO GRATIAS discovered?

The wreck of the DEO GRATIAS was discovered in 1969.

What country did the DEO GRATIAS belong to?

The DEO GRATIAS belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the DEO GRATIAS?

The DEO GRATIAS had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEO GRATIAS?

The DEO GRATIAS is classified as a trawler.

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