Limsund (Stern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Limsund (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12.962 N,7 40.438 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.216033
  • Longitude: 7.673967
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIMSUND (STERN PART)
Type motor vessel
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for the Limsund stern part located at coordinates 54 12.962 N, 7 40.438 E showing a depth over the wreck of 26.5 meters based on historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and German nautical charts

Surveying Details

H3877/80 3.9.81 WK SW 25.6MTRS IN 541258N, 074039E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2480/81). - NM 2322/81. 4.3.03 SHOWN AS WK SW 27.7MTRS IN 5412.927N, 0740.570E [WGD] ON GERMAN 3 [5TH EDN 1998]. NE 1875. SEP 2006/000371616 4.9.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 26.9MTRS IN 5412.969N, 0740.421E [WGD] ON GERMAN 3 [10TH EDN 2006]. - NM 4509/06. 11.1.12 SHOWN AS SW 26.5MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. NE 3767. 17.6.15 SHOWN AS SW 26.5MTRS IN 5412.969N, 0740.421E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103. (EDN 9, DTD 27/3/15). NCA

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN MV DNEPROVISKIY LIMAN WHICH WAS AT ANCHOR.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 12.962 N,7 40.438 E
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FAQ

Where is the LIMSUND (STERN PART) wreck located?

The LIMSUND (STERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 54 12.962 N,7 40.438 E.

How deep is the LIMSUND (STERN PART) and where exactly is it located?

The LIMSUND (STERN PART) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 54 12.962 N,7 40.438 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIMSUND (STERN PART)?

The seabed around the LIMSUND (STERN PART) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LIMSUND (STERN PART) sink?

The LIMSUND (STERN PART) sank on Jun 2, 1981.

When was the wreck of the LIMSUND (STERN PART) discovered?

The wreck of the LIMSUND (STERN PART) was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the LIMSUND (STERN PART) carrying?

The LIMSUND (STERN PART) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the LIMSUND (STERN PART)?

The LIMSUND (STERN PART) is classified as a motor vessel.

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