En Avant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
En avant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.5 N,4 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.441667
  • Longitude: 4.000000
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EN AVANT
Type tug
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.5.75 REPORTED AS CAPSIZED NEAR ENTRANCE TO THE PORT OF HANSWEENT. NOT STATED AS SUNK. (LL 220). POSN 512630N, 040000E, APPROX. NCA. 16.4.07 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 120 [INT 1479]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED NEAR ENTRANCE TO PORT OF HANSWEENT. (LL 220).

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FAQ

Where is the EN AVANT wreck located?

The EN AVANT wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.5 N,4 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EN AVANT?

The seabed around the EN AVANT lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EN AVANT sink?

The EN AVANT sank on May 8, 1975.

When was the wreck of the EN AVANT discovered?

The wreck of the EN AVANT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the EN AVANT belong to?

The EN AVANT belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the EN AVANT?

The EN AVANT is classified as a tug.

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