Nordqueen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nordqueen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.832 N,6 23.635 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.663867
  • Longitude: 6.393917
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDQUEEN
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 67.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W.
Surveying Details HH328/410/01 24.2.93 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 533953N, 062343E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY. (SEEWARN CUXHAVEN, NAV WARNING 276/93). NCA YET. HH351/530/01 10.3.93 POSN GIVEN AS 533954N, 062342E [EUR]. (DIFRAP 0803/93). NCA. HH328/410/01 12.3.93 MV NORDQUEEN SANK IN 533952.5N, 062342.7E [EUR]. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET MADE. (LL 10.3.93). NCA YET. HH328/410/01 25.3.93 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.9MTRS IN 533952.5N, 062342.7E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARDINAL BUOY, VQ(9)10S, IN 533952.7N, 062329.3E. (HAMBURG NM T(21)90/9/93. NCA YET. HH328/410/01 5.4.93 SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.9MTRS IN 533952N, 062342.5E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARDINAL BUOY, VQ(9)10S, LAID CLOSE W. (NETHERLANDS NM 199/93). - NM 1394/93. SEP 2016/000049428 22.3.16 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.8MTRS IN 5339.827N, 0623.628E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [ED 37, CORR TO 29/1/16. AMEND TO DW SW 12.8MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED ENGINE TROUBLE WHILE ON PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON TO SZCZECIN IN FORCE 12 WINDS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER CAPSIZED AND DRIFTED. SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDQUEEN wreck located?

The NORDQUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.832 N,6 23.635 E.

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

The NORDQUEEN lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.832 N,6 23.635 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDQUEEN?

The seabed around the NORDQUEEN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the NORDQUEEN sink?

The NORDQUEEN sank on Feb 21, 1993.

When was the wreck of the NORDQUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the NORDQUEEN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the NORDQUEEN belong to?

The NORDQUEEN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NORDQUEEN carrying?

The NORDQUEEN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NORDQUEEN?

The NORDQUEEN had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDQUEEN?

The NORDQUEEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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