Amstelland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amstelland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12 N,16 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.200000
  • Longitude: -16.000000
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMSTELLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 143.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 8156
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541200N, 160000W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2900MTRS. (WW2SL).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONNINKLIJKEN HOLLANDSCHEN LLOYD. TURBINE ENGINE OF 1066NHP. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR BUENOS ARIES. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, LATER ABANDONED & SANK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AMSTELLAND wreck located?

The AMSTELLAND wreck is located at coordinates 54 12 N,16 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMSTELLAND?

The seabed around the AMSTELLAND lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the AMSTELLAND sink?

The AMSTELLAND sank on Feb 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AMSTELLAND discovered?

The wreck of the AMSTELLAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the AMSTELLAND belong to?

The AMSTELLAND belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the AMSTELLAND?

The AMSTELLAND had a tonnage of 8156 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMSTELLAND?

The AMSTELLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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