Witte Zee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Witte zee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.853 N,1 28.445 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.597550
  • Longitude: -1.474083
Wreck Depth 23.4 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WITTE ZEE
Type tug
Flag NL
Length 37.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 158
Tonnage 328
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1964
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1091/64 19.3.64 SANK 130DEGS, 5.7M FROM NEEDLES, IN 17FMS. (LL). DW WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE SW. (TH NM 18/64). - NM 600/64. H1091/64 25.11.64 AGREEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITH HERR ANTON LODNER OF WIL SG SWITZERLAND, FOR RAISING WRECK. THIS OPERATION WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN SPRING 1965. (TH, 16.11.64). H1091/64 30.11.65 CHAIN SWEEP, CLEAR 68FT FOUL 69FT MLWS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 26.10.65). AMEND TO SW 11FMS. - NM 2292/65. 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 20.7MTRS. NC 2045. 28.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 20.3MTRS. NC 2045. H1968/77 17.8.81 EXAM'D 27.8.80 IN 503550.5N, 012824W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. DECCA USED. LEAST DEPTH 23.7 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR. DCS3 HT 6-7MTRS. LYING N/S. ABOUT 35MTRS LONG. BOWS N. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMEND TO WK 23.5MTRS IN 503551N, 012824W [OGB]. R/P. H1310/87/22 26.6.87 WK STANDS OFF SEABED WITH AVERAGE HT OF 8MTRS, BUT MAST WITH HT 12MTRS STILL STANDS. SEABED DEPTH [5 HRS AFTER HW] 32MTRS. (T E JONES, 22.6.87). AMEND TO SW 20.3MTRS. - NM 2082/87. 28.1.00 RE-ASSESSED. AMEND TO WK 20.3MTRS. (T E JONES, 22.6.87). BR STD. 24.10.12 EXAM'D 29.1.12 IN 5035.853N, 0128.807W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 23.81MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 8MTRS TOWARDS 300 DEGS FROM N END. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 158/338 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, 30 X 15MTRS WITH 8 X 6MTR PART 4MTRS TO THE N. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000215166 20.12.23 EXAM'D 19.12.2023 IN 5035.853N, 0128.445W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.400 MTRS. (HI 1366 BDC REVIEW). AMEND DW 23 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY J 7 K SMIT'S MACH, KINDERDIJK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V L SMIT & CO, SLEEPDIENST. 6 CYLINDER, 4 STROKE OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BROOK LEDGE FOR THE SOLENT AFTER FAILED ATTEMPT TO SALVE BROTHER GEORGE. HOLD DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPT AND SANK IN DEEP WATER. (LL & SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.853 N,1 28.445 W
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FAQ

Where is the WITTE ZEE wreck located?

The WITTE ZEE wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.853 N,1 28.445 W.

How deep is the WITTE ZEE and where exactly is it located?

The WITTE ZEE lies at a depth of about 23.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.853 N,1 28.445 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITTE ZEE?

The seabed around the WITTE ZEE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the WITTE ZEE sink?

The WITTE ZEE sank on Feb 23, 1964.

When was the wreck of the WITTE ZEE discovered?

The wreck of the WITTE ZEE was discovered in 1964.

What country did the WITTE ZEE belong to?

The WITTE ZEE belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the WITTE ZEE?

The WITTE ZEE had a tonnage of 328 tons.

What type of wreck is the WITTE ZEE?

The WITTE ZEE is classified as a tug.

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