Libra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Libra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 5.865 N,11 41.664 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.097750
  • Longitude: 11.694400
Wreck Depth 16.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name LIBRA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 48.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1271/81 7.11.84 LOCATED IN 560554N, 114144E. UPRIGHT ON HARD BOTTOM. LEAST DEPTH OVER APPROX MAST 3.5MTRS AND OVER MONKEY ISLAND 9.5MTRS. (LL 2.11.84). MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, FL (2) 5S. (BALTICO, TLX DTD 5.11.84). WAIT DANISH NM. H6509/82 23.1.85 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (COPENHAGEN NM 1633, 1650P/84). NCA YET. H6509/82 29.7.85 LEAST DEPTH NOW 16.7MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH HYD, TLX DTD 24.7.85). WAIT DANISH NM. H4965/79 7.8.85 WK 16.7MTRS [9.1FMS] IN 560554N, 114144E [EUR]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (KNM 1068/85). - NM 2427/85. 26.3.08 SHOWN IN 5605.865N, 1141.664E [WGD] ON DANISH 102 [INT 1302] [MAR 2008 EDN]. NE 2108.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Circumstances of loss

LISTED, CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING A GALE WHEN BULWARKS & HATCH COVER WERE DAMAGED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the LIBRA wreck located?

The LIBRA wreck is located at coordinates 56 5.865 N,11 41.664 E.

How deep is the LIBRA and where exactly is it located?

The LIBRA lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 56 5.865 N,11 41.664 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIBRA?

The seabed around the LIBRA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the LIBRA sink?

The LIBRA sank on Oct 20, 1984.

When was the wreck of the LIBRA discovered?

The wreck of the LIBRA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the LIBRA belong to?

The LIBRA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the LIBRA carrying?

The LIBRA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the LIBRA?

The LIBRA had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIBRA?

The LIBRA is classified as a motor vessel.

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