Dirk Peter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Dirk peter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 0.363 N,55 12.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.006050
  • Longitude: -55.216567
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DIRK PETER
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2015
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SEP 2015/000250939 20.11.15 REPORTED SUNKEN TUG 'DIRK PETER' IN VICINITY OF THE RED BALL BUOY IN 0600.333N, 5513.005W [WGD]. SHIPPING REQUESTED TO KEEP A DISTANCE OF 40MTRS FROM RED BALL BUOY. (SURINAME NM 46/15). INS AS DW(PA). SEP 2016/000282407 23.11.16 WK POSITION AMENDED TO 0600.363N, 5512.994W [WGD]. (SURINAME NM 53/16). AMEND DW TO REVISED POSN. RED BALL BUOY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH EAST CARDINAL BUOY IN 0600.384N 5513.012W (FROM SURINAME NM 5/16, RSDRA2016000282345) SEP 2016/000296842 6.12.16 WK IS IN PROCESS OF BEING SALVAGED IN 0600.363N, 5512.994W [WGD] AWAITING SURVEY CONFIRMATION WK REMOVED. (SURINAME NM 62(T)/2016). NFA. SEP 2019/000002058 04.12.19 WK IN 0600.360N, 5512.990W [WGD] CONFIRMED AS REMOVED. (MARITIEME AUTORITEIT SURINAME, EMAIL DTD 04.12.19). AMEND LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2019

General Comments

UK NM 686/19

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FAQ

Where is the DIRK PETER wreck located?

The DIRK PETER wreck is located at coordinates 6 0.363 N,55 12.994 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIRK PETER?

The seabed around the DIRK PETER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DIRK PETER discovered?

The wreck of the DIRK PETER was discovered in 2015.

What type of wreck is the DIRK PETER?

The DIRK PETER is classified as a tug.