Ameland Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ameland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55 N,3 17.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.916667
  • Longitude: 3.288333
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMELAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Tonnage 4537
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,milk
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1968
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2007

Surveying Details

H0236/40 27.2.40 DW PA IN 515500N, 031730E. (C IN C HOSE). - PFNM 521/40. H0307/40 26.7.40 INS DW PA. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1851/40. H4940/57 6.2.68 DELETE. (HAGUE NM 290/68). DELETE. - NM ISSUED. 24.11.72 NOW SHOWN IN 515516N, 031718E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHART 1954. ALSO WK SHOWN IN 515450N, 031754E ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, COULD BE SAME WK. NCA. 7.12.72 SHOWN AS OBSTN IN 515515N, 031718E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHART 1955. ALSO OB SHOWN IN 515454N 031758E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHART 1955. NCA. 1.3.2007 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [4TH EDN, DEC '04, CO-PRODUCTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW2SL). ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR DUTCH EAST INDIES. CREW RESCUED. (LL WW2)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 55 N,3 17.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMELAND wreck located?

The AMELAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 55 N,3 17.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMELAND?

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

When did the AMELAND sink?

The AMELAND sank on Feb 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AMELAND discovered?

The wreck of the AMELAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AMELAND belong to?

The AMELAND belonged to NL.

What cargo was the AMELAND carrying?

The AMELAND was carrying foodstuffs: solid,milk.

What was the tonnage of the AMELAND?

The AMELAND had a tonnage of 4537 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMELAND?

The AMELAND is classified as a steam ship.

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