Sikka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sikka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 15.465 N,8 23.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.257750
  • Longitude: 8.385333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SIKKA
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 20
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 6, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel Sikka is located in the North Sea at coordinates 57 15.465 N, 8 23.12 E. This underwater obstruction sits at an approximate depth of 30 meters. Originally reported following a sinking event in 1996, the site is recognized in Danish nautical charts as a non-dangerous wreck position and is marked as an underwater hazard for navigation. The structural status of the Sikka wreck is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office, with official survey data confirming its location within these North Sea waters.

Surveying Details

HH331/460/01 29.3.96 SANK IN 571530N, 082312E [WGD] APPROX. DEPTH OVER WK REPD TO BE ABOUT 30MTRS. (DENMARK NM 483(P)/96). INS AS USCPA 30MTRS. BR STD. HH331/460/01 22.5.96 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (DANISH NM 734/96). 24.3.96 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON DANISH 92 [6TH EDN DEC'96]. [EUR] POSN: 571532N, 082317E. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING RUN DOWN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 15.465 N,8 23.12 E
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FAQ

Where is the SIKKA wreck located?

The SIKKA wreck is located at coordinates 57 15.465 N,8 23.12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIKKA?

The seabed around the SIKKA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SIKKA discovered?

The wreck of the SIKKA was discovered in 1996.

What was the tonnage of the SIKKA?

The SIKKA had a tonnage of 20 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIKKA?

The SIKKA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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