Amsterdam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Amsterdam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.602 N,0 33.996 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.426700
  • Longitude: -0.566600
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMSTERDAM
Type hospital ship
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4220
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H03137/44 12.9.44 WK 6FMS 3FT IN 492541N, 003404W. (ADMIRALTY, AUG 1944). - NM 1979/44. H7795/50 12.3.51 AMEND TO WK 7FMS [12.8MTRS] IN 492532N, 003354W. (FR NM 40/028/50). - NM 507/51. H2745/75 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 5FT [12.7MTRS] IN 492541N, 003400W. (FR NM 80 25 27). R/P. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 14.9MTRS [8FMS 1FT] IN 492539N, 003355W [EUR] ON FR 6927 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. H4722/79 20.12.84 WK 14.9MTRS IN 492539N, 003355W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS). 25.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 14.9MTRS IN 492539N, 003355W ON FR 6927 [1985 EDN]. NAMED AS 'AMSTERDAM' IN 492539.3N, 003355W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. WK LIES ON PORTSIDE, TORN OPEN, PROBABLY BY AN EXPLOSION. HT 5.4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ORIENTATION E/W. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590129). NCA. FR WK RECORDS ALSO REFER TO THIS WK AS 'FORT YALE'. THIS WK IS REPD IN 502255N, 005726W [WK NO 19850]. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4925.602N, 0033.996W.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

General Comments

LIES ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the AMSTERDAM wreck located?

The AMSTERDAM wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.602 N,0 33.996 W.

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

The AMSTERDAM lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.602 N,0 33.996 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMSTERDAM?

The seabed around the AMSTERDAM lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the AMSTERDAM sink?

The AMSTERDAM sank on Aug 7, 1944.

When was the wreck of the AMSTERDAM discovered?

The wreck of the AMSTERDAM was discovered in 1944.

What country did the AMSTERDAM belong to?

The AMSTERDAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AMSTERDAM?

The AMSTERDAM had a tonnage of 4220 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMSTERDAM?

The AMSTERDAM is classified as a hospital ship.

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