Petit Folmar Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Petit folmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 11.998 N,7 12.029 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.199967
- Longitude: 7.200483
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PETIT FOLMAR |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Length |
50.8 m |
| Width |
8.3 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Tonnage |
415 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
fertiliser: natural and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 5, 1999
|
| Original Detection Year |
1999 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 4, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck PETIT FOLMAR is located in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark at coordinates 55 11.998 N, 7 12.029 E. This maritime obstruction has been subject to multiple hydrographic surveys since its sinking in 1999. The site is officially recorded as a dangerous wreck with varying recorded depths due to structural settling and shifting over time. Survey data indicates the obstruction is a wreckage site with a least depth confirmed at approximately 16.9 meters to 17.5 meters. Navigational charts identify the site as a submerged danger, characterized as a dangerous wreck or well-broken structural remains on the seabed. Mariners are advised to consult the latest UK Hydrographic Office nautical charts and German or Danish navigational warnings for the most current depth soundings and positional data regarding this North Sea hazard.
Surveying Details
HH328/640/02 11.2.99 DISTRESS MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM 5509.40N, 0714.60E [EUR]. (LL 6.2.99). NCA. HH328/640/02 24.2.99 SANK IN 5509.40N, 0714.60E [EUR] APPROX. LEAST DEPTH NOT KNOWN. (DANISH NM 6/278(T)/99). NCA - COVERED BY DANISH LOCAL WARNING. HH328/640/02 10.2.99 LOCATED IN 5511.933N, 0712.058E [WGD]. NOT DIVED. LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS. (GERMAN NAVIGATIONAL WARNING SERVICE, FAX DTD 10.3.99). INS AS WK 17MTRS. - NM 1272/99. HH328/640/02 7.5.99 NOW SW 17.5MTRS IN 5512.03N, 0712.14E [EUR]. AMEND TO SW 17.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2012/000243658 7.12.12 SHOWN AS SW 17.5MTRS IN 5511.99N, 0712.07E [WGD] ON GERMAN NM BLOCK 48/83/12. SEP 2015/000158093 11.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 16.9MTRS IN 5512.196N, 0711.848E [WGD] ON DE221000 [ED7, DTD 10.7.15]. AMEND TO DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 DW SW 17.5MTRS SHOWN IN 5511.980N, 0712.058E [WGD]. DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DW DW 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000202851 13.10.16 DW SW 16.9MTRS SHOWN IN 5512.212N, 0711.858E [WGD]. GERMAN DE 50 [ED 15 CORR TO 17.6.16]. AMMEND TO DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SANK DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSE, BUT WEATHER WAS VERY ROUGH. OF CREW OF 5, 3 RECOVERED, 2 OF WHOM WERE DEAD. PASSAGE PORSGRUNN FOR OLDENBURG. VESSEL BUILT 1956.
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FAQ
Where is the PETIT FOLMAR wreck located?
The PETIT FOLMAR wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.998 N,7 12.029 E.
How deep is the PETIT FOLMAR and where exactly is it located?
The PETIT FOLMAR lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 11.998 N,7 12.029 E.
How deep is the seabed around the PETIT FOLMAR?
The seabed around the PETIT FOLMAR lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the PETIT FOLMAR sink?
The PETIT FOLMAR sank on Feb 5, 1999.
When was the wreck of the PETIT FOLMAR discovered?
The wreck of the PETIT FOLMAR was discovered in 1999.
What cargo was the PETIT FOLMAR carrying?
The PETIT FOLMAR was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.
What was the tonnage of the PETIT FOLMAR?
The PETIT FOLMAR had a tonnage of 415 tons.
What type of wreck is the PETIT FOLMAR?
The PETIT FOLMAR is classified as a carrier.