Amersfoort Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Amersfoort Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 37.517 N,61 43.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.625283
  • Longitude: -61.731333
Water Depth 3 m
Drying Height of the Feature 5 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMERSFOORT
Flag NL
Tonnage 4510
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1927
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2002

Surveying Details

H3900/30 6.9.30 ST IN 173725N, 614245W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4779/70 13.11.70 NO REMAINING VISIBLE SIGN. (HMS FOX, HN DTD 27.10.70). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H4779/70 11.1.73 UNIDENTIFIABLE PART OF RUSTY COLOURED IRON WRECK LYING ON THE FRINGING REEF TO E OF BARBUDA IN 173728N, 614356W [NAS], FIXED BY SHOTS FROM HIFIX POSN. ESTIMATED TO STAND ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH. PROMINENT FROM S. PLOTS ABOUT 1C S OF CHARTED POSN ON UNGRADUATED PLAN 1997. (HMS FAWN, HI 1/73). BR STD. 11.3.82 SHOWN AS ST PA (H 5MTRS) IN 173728N, 614356W [NAS]. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 254. 2.2.02 WGD POSN: 1737.517N, 6143.880W. NE 254 [LARGEST SCALE].

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FAQ

Where is the AMERSFOORT wreck located?

The AMERSFOORT wreck is located at coordinates 17 37.517 N,61 43.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMERSFOORT?

The seabed around the AMERSFOORT lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the AMERSFOORT sink?

The AMERSFOORT sank on Sep 20, 1927.

When was the wreck of the AMERSFOORT discovered?

The wreck of the AMERSFOORT was discovered in 1927.

What country did the AMERSFOORT belong to?

The AMERSFOORT belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the AMERSFOORT?

The AMERSFOORT had a tonnage of 4510 tons.

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