Eva Witte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eva witte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.69 N,1 41.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.244833
  • Longitude: 1.690167
Wreck Depth 12.67 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVA WITTE
Type carrier
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 50.1
Sonar Width 20.3
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 51
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1977
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 218.0,,000.6,189.0
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.7.77 SANK 013 DEG, 2MILES FROM SIZEWELL BANK BUOY. (LL 9.7.77). MARKED BY BUOY FL 3,G 10S IN 521434N, 014134E. WZ 535/77. H4629/71 21.7.77 WK 6.2MTRS [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 15.4MTRS IN 521434N, 014134E. MARKED BY G CON BUOY, GPFL(3)G 10SEC, RARFL, 110DEG, 900FT FM WK. (TH TLX DTD 11.7.77 & THNM 114/77). - NM 1956/77. H4629/71 11.10.77 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCED 3.10.77. (RISDON BEAZLEY TLX DTD 30.9.77). NCA. 10.3.78 BUOY TO BE CHANGED TO IALA R CAN GPFL (2) R 5SEC, RARFL, ON 13.4.78. (TH HARWICH). NE 1543. H4629/71 31.10.79 SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.95MTRS [LAT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN & STATION DISCONTINUED. (TH TLX DTD 30.10.79). - NM 2776/79. H2917/83 2.4.85 EXAM'D 10.12.84 IN 521440N, 014132E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.1 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5 TO 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. WRECKAGE OVER AN AREA APPROX 67 X 18MTRS, ORIENTATED 060/240 DEG. A DEPTH OF 12.8MTRS OBTAINED WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ON FOULED FISHING GEAR. LOCALS MAINTAIN A DANBUOY ON WK. A DISTINCT CONTACT 0.5 CABLE SE OF WK BELIEVED TO BE LARGE ANCHOR LOST DURING DISPERSAL OPS. (SOISS, HI 196). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN NEW POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 EXAM'D 7.3.17; IN 5214.690N, 0141.405E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 50.1MTRS, WIDTH 20.3MTRS, HEIGHT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 051/231 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 218MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 189 DEGS. WRECK IS NOT CLEARLY DEFINED AND APPEARS BROKEN UP ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE VESSEL. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 12.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000188104 15.4.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.88MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE SURVEY, DTD 24.06.2025). RETAIN DW 12.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY HEINRICHT BRAND, OLDENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HINRICH WITTE. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 300BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW, FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SPANISH GAS TANKER 'TAMAMES'. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the EVA WITTE wreck located?

The EVA WITTE wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.69 N,1 41.41 E.

How deep is the EVA WITTE and where exactly is it located?

The EVA WITTE lies at a depth of about 12.67 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.69 N,1 41.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EVA WITTE?

The seabed around the EVA WITTE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the EVA WITTE sink?

The EVA WITTE sank on Jul 8, 1977.

When was the wreck of the EVA WITTE discovered?

The wreck of the EVA WITTE was discovered in 1977.

What was the tonnage of the EVA WITTE?

The EVA WITTE had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVA WITTE?

The EVA WITTE is classified as a carrier.

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