Weserberg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Weserberg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 20.9 N,6 43.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.348333
  • Longitude: -6.718333
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESERBERG
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 66.3 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2909/85 24.11.86 H2909/85 24.11.86 SANK IN 472100N, 064300W APPROX. (LL, 10.12.86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1963 BY JADEWERFT GMBH, SANK AFTER TAKING ON WATER THROUGH BROKEN HATCHES IN HEAVY WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM ROTTERDAM TO SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE. CREW OF 8 RECOVERED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WATERWAY LINE LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WESERBERG wreck located?

The WESERBERG wreck is located at coordinates 47 20.9 N,6 43.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESERBERG?

The seabed around the WESERBERG lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the WESERBERG sink?

The WESERBERG sank on Dec 9, 1986.

When was the wreck of the WESERBERG discovered?

The wreck of the WESERBERG was discovered in 1986.

What country did the WESERBERG belong to?

The WESERBERG belonged to CY.

What cargo was the WESERBERG carrying?

The WESERBERG was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the WESERBERG?

The WESERBERG had a tonnage of 999 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESERBERG?

The WESERBERG is classified as a motor vessel.

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