Adelaar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Adelaar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.419 N,4 5.587 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.006983
  • Longitude: 4.093117
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADELAAR
Type mobile crane
Flag NL
Tonnage 301
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1960
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1962
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018

Surveying Details

H605/61 7.3.61 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 520028N, 040536E, OR 015DEGS, 1.3M FROM NOORDERHOOFD FL. LT, MARKED BY G SPAR LT BUOY, FL.G, RAFL (LLOYDS LIST & NETHERLANDS NM 4261(T)/60). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 341/61. H605/61 21.3.61 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (NETHERLANDS NM 872/61). NCA YET. H605/61 3.1.62 NOW NDW. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 3965/61). - NM 2700/61. H3249/61 24.9.64 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1540. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the ADELAAR wreck located?

The ADELAAR wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.419 N,4 5.587 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADELAAR?

The seabed around the ADELAAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ADELAAR sink?

The ADELAAR sank on Dec 23, 1960.

When was the wreck of the ADELAAR discovered?

The wreck of the ADELAAR was discovered in 1960.

What country did the ADELAAR belong to?

The ADELAAR belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ADELAAR?

The ADELAAR had a tonnage of 301 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADELAAR?

The ADELAAR is classified as a mobile crane.

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