Metric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Metric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.7 N,4 39.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.978333
  • Longitude: 4.658333
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METRIC
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 50.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 397
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.1.73 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS NOODER HAAKS. (LL, 21.11.72). NCA. H2062/71 9.2.73 ST IN 525842N, 043930E. (NETHERLANDS NM 214/73). INS AS ST. - NM 490/73. H2062/71 22.6.73 REMOVED. (NETH NM 1551/73). - NM 1306/73. 1.10.73 COMPLETELY LIFTED. (NETH WK RECORDS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

21.11.72 BUILT 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EIGIL CHRISTIANSEN. PASSAGE FRANCE FOR HAMBURG. RAN AGROUND. SEVEN MEN, TWO WOMEN AND TWO DOGS RECOVERED. (LL, 21.11.72).

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FAQ

Where is the METRIC wreck located?

The METRIC wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.7 N,4 39.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the METRIC?

The seabed around the METRIC lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the METRIC sink?

The METRIC sank on Dec 13, 1972.

When was the wreck of the METRIC discovered?

The wreck of the METRIC was discovered in 1972.

What country did the METRIC belong to?

The METRIC belonged to DK.

What cargo was the METRIC carrying?

The METRIC was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the METRIC?

The METRIC had a tonnage of 397 tons.

What type of wreck is the METRIC?

The METRIC is classified as a motor vessel.

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