Sima 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sima 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 3.178 N,8 19.368 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.052967
  • Longitude: 8.322800
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SIMA 3
Type lighter
Length 82.3 m
Width 14 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 18, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck SIMA 3 located at coordinates 57 3.178 N, 8 19.368 E was reported sunk on May 23 1990 with an initial least depth of 18 meters not marked subsequent reports updated the least depth to 12.7 meters marked by an isolated danger buoy flashing twice every 5 seconds and later to 12 meters the wreck was successfully salvaged on August 29 1991 taken to Hanstholm and completely removed along with the marker buoy by September 25 1991

Surveying Details

HH330/350/01 23.5.90 SUNK IN 570312.5N, 081927.5E. LEAST DEPTH REPORTED AS 18MTRS. NOT MARKED. (DANISH NM 720(P)/90). NCA YET. HH330/350/01 12.6.90 LEAST DEPTH NOW REPD AS 12.7MTRS. WK MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 5S. (BLAAVAND RO NAV WARNING 056/90). NCA YET. HH330/350/01 2.8.90 LEAST DEPTH NOW GIVEN AS 12MTRS. (DANISH NM 817(P)/90). NCA YET. HH330/350/02 18.9.91 WK SALVAGED 29.8.91 AND TAKEN TO HANSTHOLM. (LL 9.9.91). HH330/35002 25.9.91 WK REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1172/91).

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FAQ

Where is the SIMA 3 wreck located?

The SIMA 3 wreck is located at coordinates 57 3.178 N,8 19.368 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIMA 3?

The seabed around the SIMA 3 lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SIMA 3 discovered?

The wreck of the SIMA 3 was discovered in 1990.

What type of wreck is the SIMA 3?

The SIMA 3 is classified as a lighter.

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