Wiema Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wiema Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.817617
  • Longitude: -5.401050
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIEMA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 37.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 265
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1961
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0025.0,,001.9,080
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5890/61 30.1.62 H5890/61 30.1.62 POSN 514902N, 052354W OR 168DEG 2.18M FROM S BISHOP LT. (LL & CG ST DAVIDS). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 1.12.72 1.12.72 AMEND TO USC 8FMS. NE 1410. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND TO USC 14.0MTRS. NC 1478. H1921/80 28.3.80 H1921/80 28.3.80 LOCATED IN 514903N, 052402W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37 MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - DEPTH BY VERTICAL HT 30.2MTRS, BY SHADOW HT 30MTRS. LYING 159/339 DEG, BOW NW. LENGTH 44.4MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS. UPRIGHT. HAS 2 HOLDS WITH HATCH COVER OPEN. NOT SWEPT AS 30MTR SANDWAVES CLOSE N. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS. BR STD. H5002/72 19.11.80 H5002/72 19.11.80 WK EXAM'D 30.5.78 IN 514902N, 052400W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING APPROX 155/335 DEG, IN AREA OF SANDWAVES. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). NCA. HH100/351/12 10.10.96 HH100/351/12 10.10.96 WK SITS UPRIGHT ON THE BOTTOM, STANDING 3-5MTRS PROUD. THE BRIDGE IS NO LONGER THERE. THERE IS A LARGE SCOUR AROUND THE STERN. PROPELLOR HAS BEEN REMOVED. WRECKAGE LIES AMIDSHIPS ON THE STBD SIDE. (S ROBERTS). 20.2.13 20.2.13 EXAM'D 8.5.12 IN 5149.057N, 0524.063W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.36 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.72MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP (SIC) EXTENDS 100MTRS TO NE. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. (SIC). STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COMPLETE. (EMU, HI 1365). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 3.4.13 3.4.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.89 IN GEN DEPTH 38.4MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 25MTRS TOWARDS 080 DEGS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 160/280 DEGS. (EMU, HI 1365, REPLY TO APPRAISAL). AMEND WK 31MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-QUO VADIS '55. BUILT IN 1933 BY GEBR VAN DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W BELSTRA, GRONINGEN. FOUR CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DE INDUSTRIE D & J BOOT, ALPHEN. CARGO SHIFTED DURING A GALE, DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST & EVENTUALLY SANK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NNW, BRIDGE MISSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W
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FAQ

Where is the WIEMA wreck located?

The WIEMA wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W.

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

The WIEMA lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.057 N,5 24.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WIEMA?

The seabed around the WIEMA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the WIEMA sink?

The WIEMA sank on Dec 10, 1961.

When was the wreck of the WIEMA discovered?

The wreck of the WIEMA was discovered in 1961.

What country did the WIEMA belong to?

The WIEMA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WIEMA carrying?

The WIEMA was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the WIEMA?

The WIEMA had a tonnage of 265 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIEMA?

The WIEMA is classified as a motor vessel.

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