Quo Vadis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Quo vadis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.084 N,2 31.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.384733
  • Longitude: 2.532833
Wreck Depth 19.9 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUO VADIS
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2119/58 26.2.68 INS DW IN 512307N, 023213E, MARKED BY SPH LT BUOY OCC.G.5S, RAREFL, CLOSE W. (OSTEND NM, 4/52(P)/68). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 534/68. H3554/68 27.3.68 LOCATED IN 512304N, 023219E [EUR]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (OSTEND NM 5/59/68). AMEND SW 8FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 665/68. 12.1.73 AMEND SW 15.0MTRS. NC 323. H3554/68 13.8.84 NOW SW 20MTRS IN 512308N, 023203E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 15/102/84). - NM 2331/84. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512308N, 023203.5E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 19.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5123.084N, 0231.970E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH GREEK TANKER PAVLOS NEAR W HINDER L/V. PASSAGE SHOREHAM FOR TERNEUZEN.

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FAQ

Where is the QUO VADIS wreck located?

The QUO VADIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.084 N,2 31.97 E.

How deep is the QUO VADIS and where exactly is it located?

The QUO VADIS lies at a depth of about 19.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.084 N,2 31.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUO VADIS?

The seabed around the QUO VADIS lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the QUO VADIS sink?

The QUO VADIS sank on Feb 13, 1968.

When was the wreck of the QUO VADIS discovered?

The wreck of the QUO VADIS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the QUO VADIS belong to?

The QUO VADIS belonged to DE.

What cargo was the QUO VADIS carrying?

The QUO VADIS was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the QUO VADIS?

The QUO VADIS had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUO VADIS?

The QUO VADIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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