Tyche Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tyche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 30.48 N,3 19.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.508000
  • Longitude: 3.320333
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Tyche
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 57.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4753/82 5.12.85 SANK IN 523044N, 031922E [EUR], MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, RACON (D) 150MTRS W OF WK. (DGSM HOLLAND, TLX 23.11.85). NAVAREA I ISSUED. H4753/82 28.1.86 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (NETH NM 693(P)/85). NCA YET. H2142/83 14.2.86 LEAST DEPTH 15.6MTRS IN 523031N, 031916E [EUR]. BUOY DETAILS AS ABOVE. (NETH NM 701/85). INS AS WK 15.6MTRS (8FMS 3FT) IN 523026N, 031918E [OGB], WITH W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, RACON (D) CLOSE W. - NM 652/86. H2142/87 6.7.87 DELETE RACON FROM LT BUOY. (NETH NM 23/312/87). - NM 2097/87. 26.2.90 WK 15.6MTRS SHOWN IN 523026N, 031918E, MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, CLOSE W ON NETH CHART 1350 [1986 EDN, CORR TO NM 685/89]. NC 2322. HH340/590/01 20.6.94 NOW SW 19.5MTRS IN 523031N, 031918E [EUR]. (NETH NM 331/94). - NM 2397/94. HH340/590/02 14.11.94 NOW SW 19.3MTRS. (NETH NM 578/94). BR STD. 19.10.95 SW 19.3MTRS SHOWN IN 523031.2N, 031924E [EUR] WITH W CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, ON NETHERLANDS CHART 2322 [1995 EDN]. PLOTS IN 523026.4N, 031926.4E [OGB]. BR STD. 19.10.12 [WGD] POSN: 5230.484N, 0319.220E. SEP 2012/000209729 19.10.12 NOW SW 23.5MTRS. W CARD BUOY 'TYSCHE' DELETED. (NETH NM 42/468/12). - NM 5168/12. SEP 2015/000209883 2.10.15 WK 23MTRS IN 5230.48N, 0319.22E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 39/402/15). AMEND TO DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - BA NM 5287/15.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER. LATER ABANDONED & SANK. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 30.48 N,3 19.22 E
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FAQ

Where is the Tyche wreck located?

The Tyche wreck is located at coordinates 52 30.48 N,3 19.22 E.

How deep is the Tyche and where exactly is it located?

The Tyche lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 52 30.48 N,3 19.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Tyche?

The seabed around the Tyche lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the Tyche sink?

The Tyche sank on Nov 23, 1985.

When was the wreck of the Tyche discovered?

The wreck of the Tyche was discovered in 1985.

What country did the Tyche belong to?

The Tyche belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the Tyche?

The Tyche had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the Tyche?

The Tyche is classified as a carrier.

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