Idee Fixe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Idee fixe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 48 N,4 37.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.800000
  • Longitude: 4.630000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDEE FIXE
Type inshore vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 1100
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.5.74 16.5.74 SANK IN APPROX 514800N, 043748E [EUR]. (LLOYDS VOL.216). NCA. HH100/351/18 7.1.02 HH100/351/18 7.1.02 CARGO WAS TIN PLATE. WAS LATER RAISED AS VESSEL WAS A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (K S BRAY, LTR DTD 4.1.02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN BENEDEDN MERWEDE AT DORDRECHT FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MV ECKBERG [675 GT]. WAS LATER RAISED. (LLOYDS VOL.216)

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FAQ

Where is the IDEE FIXE wreck located?

The IDEE FIXE wreck is located at coordinates 51 48 N,4 37.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IDEE FIXE?

The seabed around the IDEE FIXE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the IDEE FIXE sink?

The IDEE FIXE sank on May 12, 1974.

When was the wreck of the IDEE FIXE discovered?

The wreck of the IDEE FIXE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the IDEE FIXE belong to?

The IDEE FIXE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the IDEE FIXE carrying?

The IDEE FIXE was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the IDEE FIXE?

The IDEE FIXE had a tonnage of 1100 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDEE FIXE?

The IDEE FIXE is classified as a inshore vessel.