Interwave Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Interwave Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.976 N,1 47.406 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.666267
  • Longitude: 1.790100
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTERWAVE
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1927/69 18.3.70 STRANDED 093DEGS, 8C FROM NW SCROBY BUOY. (LL 199 & GORLESTON CG). GIVES POSN 523957N,014731E. FOR FILING ONLY. H1309/71 23.3.71 REFLOATED & TOWED TO ROTTERDAM TO BE RE-CONSTRUCTED AS A SAND CARRIER. (LL 219, 200 & LLOYDS TELECON). AMENDED TO LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2011

Circumstances of loss

18.3.70 EX GARONNE. PASSAGE TERNEUZEN FOR SELBY RAN ONTO SCROBY SANDS IN ROUGH WEATHER. NO LIVES LOST. REFLOATED ON 18.3.70. (LL 119).

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FAQ

Where is the INTERWAVE wreck located?

The INTERWAVE wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.976 N,1 47.406 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTERWAVE?

The seabed around the INTERWAVE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the INTERWAVE sink?

The INTERWAVE sank on Mar 13, 1970.

When was the wreck of the INTERWAVE discovered?

The wreck of the INTERWAVE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the INTERWAVE belong to?

The INTERWAVE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the INTERWAVE carrying?

The INTERWAVE was carrying grain.

What type of wreck is the INTERWAVE?

The INTERWAVE is classified as a motor vessel.

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