Noordzee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Noordzee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.013 N,4 7.915 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.350217
  • Longitude: -4.131917
Wreck Depth -5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOORDZEE
Type trawler
Flag NL
Length 34.4 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 362
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers G CAN BUOY, QKFL G & G SPAR BUOY QKFL G
Surveying Details H4287/77 19.1.79 LYING ON STBD SIDE, WITH PORT BOW AWASH AT MHW, IN POSN 166.5DEGS 5.6C FROM MOUNTBATTEN BREAKWATER LIGHT. AREA 200FT RADIUS FROM WK IS FOUL. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, QKFL G, 100MTRS W & G SPAR BUOY, QKFL G, 100MTRS S. WRECK IS INTACT. DIVING SURVEYS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT. SALVAGE CONTRACT WITH SMIT INTERNATIONAL. (AQHM PLYMOUTH, TELECON 19.1.79). CHART AS ST DRIES 5MTRS IN 502058.7N, 040750.8W [OGB], MARKED BY LT BUOYS & FOUL AREA 60MTRS RADIUS CENTRED ON WK. - NM 281(T)/79. H4287/77 6.3.79 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED 17.2.79. TO BE CARRIED OUT BY PLYMOUTH OCEAN PROJECTS, FORT BOVIS. HOPE TO RIGHT THEN BEACH WK AND ULTIMATELY REFLOAT. FOUL GROUND OF ABOUT 500FT RADIUS AROUND WK WILL EXIST DURING OPS. (PLYMOUTH LOCAL NM 7/79 & LL, 20.2.79). NCA. H4287/77 20.4.79 WK MARKED BY YELLOW CONICAL BUOY NORTHWARDS & YELLOW SPAR BUOY SOUTHWARDS. (HYD NOTE, YACHT 'SHANWIN', 17.4.79). NCA. H4287/77 1.5.79 SALVAGE OPS CONTINUING. PROGRESS SLOW. (LL, 20.4.79). NCA. H4287/77 4.9.79 VESSEL RAISED USING AIR-BAGS BY P.R. EUROSALVE LTD. (LL, 31.8.79). CONFIRMED BY TELECON SNM/CPO ON STAFF OF AQHM PLYMOUTH, 3.9.79. AMENDED TO LIFT. NM 281(T)/79 CANCELLED.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

17.1.79 CAPSIZED AND SANK, WHILE AT ANCHOR, IN PLYMOUTH SOUND. (LL, 17.1.79).

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FAQ

Where is the NOORDZEE wreck located?

The NOORDZEE wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.013 N,4 7.915 W.

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

The NOORDZEE lies at a depth of about -5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.013 N,4 7.915 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NOORDZEE?

The seabed around the NOORDZEE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the NOORDZEE sink?

The NOORDZEE sank on Jan 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the NOORDZEE discovered?

The wreck of the NOORDZEE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the NOORDZEE belong to?

The NOORDZEE belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the NOORDZEE?

The NOORDZEE had a tonnage of 362 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOORDZEE?

The NOORDZEE is classified as a trawler.

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