Limanda Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Limanda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.887 N,7 12.803 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.598117
  • Longitude: 7.213383
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIMANDA
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel Limanda is located at coordinates 54 35.887 N, 7 12.803 E in the North Sea. Originally sinking on September 17, 1997, the wreck site underwent multiple hydrographic surveys and danger position updates before the vessel was successfully lifted by the heavy lift vessel Norma on October 30, 1997, and delivered afloat to its owners in Lauwersoog.

Surveying Details

HH328/630/02 8.10.97 SANK IN 543600N, 071300E. (LL, 17.9.97). HH328/630/02 8.10.97 DW PA IN 543612N, 071654E. (GERMAN NM 39/(20)1001/97). - NM 4000/97. HH328/630/02 27.10.97 DW DELETED. NOW WK SW 21.7MTRS IN 543556.5N, 071253E. (GERMAN NM 42/(20)1002/97). - NM 4174/97. 6.11.97 VESSEL LIFTED ON 30.10.97 BY HEAVY LIFT VESSEL 'NORMA'. DELIVERED AFLOAT TO OWNERS IN LAUWERSOOG 31.10.97. (LL, 4.11.97). NCA. HH328/470/03 23.9.03 F SHOWN IN 5435.902N, 0712.803E [WGD] ON GERMAN 50 [INT 1045] [JUN'03 EDN, 1:375,000]. - NM 4973/03.

Circumstances of loss

17.9.97 VESSEL BUILT 1994, CAUGHT NET ON UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION AND SANK. OF CREW OF FOUR, THREE RESCUED, ONE MISSING. (LL, 17.9.97)

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FAQ

Where is the LIMANDA wreck located?

The LIMANDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.887 N,7 12.803 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIMANDA?

The seabed around the LIMANDA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the LIMANDA sink?

The LIMANDA sank on Sep 15, 1997.

When was the wreck of the LIMANDA discovered?

The wreck of the LIMANDA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LIMANDA belong to?

The LIMANDA belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the LIMANDA?

The LIMANDA had a tonnage of 130 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIMANDA?

The LIMANDA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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