Stanislaw Du Bois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stanislaw du bois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 57.455 N,2 59.305 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.957583
  • Longitude: 2.988417
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Stanislaw du Bois
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 152.7 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5729
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3966/76 21.4.81 POSN 535730N, 025924E. DANGER TO SHIPPING. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY. (R NETH NAVY, SIGNAL DTD 16.4.81). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 987/81. H3966/76 12.8.81 LT, Q(9)15S ADDED TO W CARD BUOY. (NETH HYDRO, TLX DTD 20.5.81). - NM 2027/81. H3966/76 3.12.81 NOW SW 27MTRS IN 535727N, 025924E [EUR]. BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 3901/81 & R NETH NAVY TLX DTD 2.12.81). - NM 3021/81. 11.7.11 SHOWN IN 5357.455N, 0259.305E [WGD] ON NL301505 [END 10.14].
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

2.4.89 BUILT IN 1965. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLSKIE LINIE OCEANICZNE. PASSAGE GDANSK FOR SURABAYA. CARGO CARBIDE IN DRUMS. WAS BADLY DAMAGED DURING A COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH SUDANESE MV 'OMDURMAN' OFF TEXEL ON 2.4.89. VESSEL WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT REFUSED ENTRY INTO DUTCH HARBOURS BECAUSE OF ACETYLENE GAS BEING GIVEN OFF BY CARGO. WAS FINALLY TOWED TO BOTNEY CUT & SUNK BY DUTCH FRIGATE 'CALLENBURGH'.

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Stanislaw du Bois wreck located?

The Stanislaw du Bois wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.455 N,2 59.305 E.

How deep is the Stanislaw du Bois and where exactly is it located?

The Stanislaw du Bois lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 57.455 N,2 59.305 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Stanislaw du Bois?

The seabed around the Stanislaw du Bois lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the Stanislaw du Bois sink?

The Stanislaw du Bois sank on Apr 9, 1981.

When was the wreck of the Stanislaw du Bois discovered?

The wreck of the Stanislaw du Bois was discovered in 1981.

What country did the Stanislaw du Bois belong to?

The Stanislaw du Bois belonged to PL.

What cargo was the Stanislaw du Bois carrying?

The Stanislaw du Bois was carrying metal: concentrate and products,containers.

What was the tonnage of the Stanislaw du Bois?

The Stanislaw du Bois had a tonnage of 5729 tons.

What type of wreck is the Stanislaw du Bois?

The Stanislaw du Bois is classified as a motor vessel.

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