Amsteldam Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Amsteldam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12.508 N,0 14.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.208467
  • Longitude: -0.235067
Wreck Depth 22.8 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMSTELDAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Shadow Height 0.9
Tonnage 1233
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7131/17 SUNK IN 541230N, 001400W (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - CHART AS NDW PA - FNM 742/17. SUNK 6 MILES NORTH FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (BMVS) SUNK 5 MILES NW OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (LLOYDS WW1SL). 19.7.73 AMENDED USC PA 15.0MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN] - NC 1882. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE,HI 730). 19.11.97 POSN FROM LLOYDS WW1SL DOES NOT AGREE WITH PREVIOUS. LISTED POSN DOES NOT AGREE WITH POSN GIVEN IN BMVL - AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 27.02.16 IN 5412.508N, 0014.104W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. CONTACTS SCATTERED ACROSS LOCATION (EGS, HI 1472) AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE ON VOYAGE SHIELDS TO LONDON. FOUR LIVES LOST

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 12.508 N,0 14.104 W
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FAQ

Where is the AMSTELDAM wreck located?

The AMSTELDAM wreck is located at coordinates 54 12.508 N,0 14.104 W.

How deep is the AMSTELDAM and where exactly is it located?

The AMSTELDAM lies at a depth of about 22.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 12.508 N,0 14.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMSTELDAM?

The seabed around the AMSTELDAM lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the AMSTELDAM sink?

The AMSTELDAM sank on Oct 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AMSTELDAM discovered?

The wreck of the AMSTELDAM was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AMSTELDAM belong to?

The AMSTELDAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMSTELDAM carrying?

The AMSTELDAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AMSTELDAM?

The AMSTELDAM had a tonnage of 1233 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMSTELDAM?

The AMSTELDAM is classified as a steam ship.

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