Vestkysten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vestkysten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 16.078 N,8 47.31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.267967
  • Longitude: 8.788500
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VESTKYSTEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 7, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck VESTKYSTEN is located at coordinates 57 16.078 N, 8 47.31 E in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark. This underwater obstruction is officially recorded by the UK Hydrographic Office. Historical survey data indicates the vessel sank in this position, and while the exact least depth of the wreck remains unknown, it is charted as a dangerous wreck or non-dangerous wreck depending on the specific navigational edition. The wreck site, identified in historical Danish Notices to Mariners, serves as a point of interest for maritime navigation and underwater surveying. Navigators should be aware of this obstruction when operating in the vicinity of these North Sea coordinates.

Surveying Details

HH161/350/01 20.4.89 SUNK IN 571606.5N, 084724E. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN. (DANISH NM 501(P)/89) HH161/350/01 25.7.90 ABOVE REPEATED. (DANISH NM 1003/90) CHART AS DW. BR STD. 5.4.95 NDW SHOWN IN 571606N, 084724E ON DANISH 92 [REPRINT 1994]. NCA. 28.2.00 NDW SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1999 EDN]. NC 1402.

General Comments

FISHING CUTTER

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FAQ

Where is the VESTKYSTEN wreck located?

The VESTKYSTEN wreck is located at coordinates 57 16.078 N,8 47.31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VESTKYSTEN?

The seabed around the VESTKYSTEN lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VESTKYSTEN discovered?

The wreck of the VESTKYSTEN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the VESTKYSTEN belong to?

The VESTKYSTEN belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the VESTKYSTEN?

The VESTKYSTEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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