Silvery Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Silvery sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 26.8 N,7 26.308 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.446667
  • Longitude: 7.438467
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVERY SEA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 37.8 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 265
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH331/420/02 23.6.98 SANK IN 552512N, 072736E. (LL, 17.6.98). HH331/420/02 23.6.98 FV SUNK IN 552648N, 072618E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, 100MTRS W. (LYNGBY NAV WARNING 192-98). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 2640/98. HH331/420/02 9.7.98 'SILVERY SEA' SUNK IN APPROX 552648N, 072618E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH NOT KNOWN. (DANISH NM 25/605(T)/98). NCA. HH331/420/02 17.7.98 SUNK IN APPROX 552648N, 072618E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S 100MTRS W OF THE WK. DEPTH OVER WK IS ABOUT 10MTRS. (DANISH NM 26/625(T)/98). NFA. HH331/420/02 7.7.01 W CARD BUOY NOT SEEN. (SBS CIRRUS, HN DTD 26.6.01). NCA. HH331/420/02 7.7.01 SHOWN AS WK PA 17MTRS ON DANISH 93 [INT 1044] [3RD EDN FEB'01, 1:375,000]. 2ND SCALE, QUERIED WITH DANISH HO. REPLY FROM DANISH HO STATES WRECK REMAINS, LT BUOY WITHDRAWN SEP'98, DANISH NM 36/835/98 REFERS. AMEND TO WKPA 17MTRS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 3198/01.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MV MERKUR. BOUND FOR ESBJERG TO DISCHARGE SAND EELS. CREW OF FIVE ALL MISSING, PRESUMED DROWNED.

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FAQ

Where is the SILVERY SEA wreck located?

The SILVERY SEA wreck is located at coordinates 55 26.8 N,7 26.308 E.

How deep is the SILVERY SEA and where exactly is it located?

The SILVERY SEA lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 26.8 N,7 26.308 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVERY SEA?

The seabed around the SILVERY SEA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the SILVERY SEA sink?

The SILVERY SEA sank on Jun 14, 1998.

When was the wreck of the SILVERY SEA discovered?

The wreck of the SILVERY SEA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the SILVERY SEA belong to?

The SILVERY SEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SILVERY SEA?

The SILVERY SEA had a tonnage of 265 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVERY SEA?

The SILVERY SEA is classified as a trawler.

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