Amstel Xiv Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Amstel xiv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.476 N,10 49.239 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.607933
  • Longitude: 10.820650
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name AMSTEL XIV
Type merchant vessel
Flag NL
Length 85.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2115
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H5907/45 7.12.45 ST IN 543633N, 104930E. (N.O.I/C KIEL, HAMBURG NM). - NM 3996/45, - FNM 4004/45. H751/46 14.9.46 AMENDED TO DW. (HAMBURG NM). BR STD. H751/46 31.10.47 AMENDED TO WK 8.8 MTRS [4.5FMS], WITH G CON WK BUOY OCC.G.4S CLOSE SW. (HAMBURG NM 1743/47). - NM 2895/47. H2913/54 12.7.54 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY QK.FL.G. (HAMBURG NM 1710/54). BR STD. H2913/54 15.12.54 AMENDED TO WK 18.7MTRS [10.2FMS]. LT BUOY DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 4197/54). - NM 2798/54. H685/51 14.4.59 AMENDED TO FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 4826/58). - NM 420/59. 9.1.01 SHOWN IN 5436.476N, 1049.239E [WGD] ON GERMAN 30 [INT 1353] [2003 EDN]. NE 2113.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1925 BY A VUIJK & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V HOUTVAART. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN KIEL BAY. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.476 N,10 49.239 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMSTEL XIV wreck located?

The AMSTEL XIV wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.476 N,10 49.239 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMSTEL XIV?

The seabed around the AMSTEL XIV lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the AMSTEL XIV sink?

The AMSTEL XIV sank on Nov 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the AMSTEL XIV discovered?

The wreck of the AMSTEL XIV was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AMSTEL XIV belong to?

The AMSTEL XIV belonged to NL.

What cargo was the AMSTEL XIV carrying?

The AMSTEL XIV was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the AMSTEL XIV?

The AMSTEL XIV had a tonnage of 2115 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMSTEL XIV?

The AMSTEL XIV is classified as a merchant vessel.

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