Barentsz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Barentsz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 44.825 S,108 59.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.747083
  • Longitude: 108.998883
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARENTSZ
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Tonnage 4819
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2012

Surveying Details

H6585/47 10.11.47 H6585/47 10.11.47 ST IN 074448S, 1085955E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NETH NM 241/3643/47). - NM 349/47 & BR STD. H6846/55 28.11.55 H6846/55 28.11.55 SHOWN AS DW (MAST & FUNNEL) IN 074449S, 1085957E ON INDO 108. NE 912. H3486/61 14.4.70 H3486/61 14.4.70 WRECK BEING LIFTED. FURTHER NOTICE TO FOLLOW. (INDO NM 05/036(T)/70). NCA 14.10.85 14.10.85 DW SHOWN IN 074449S, 1085958E ON INDO 108. NE 912. 6.2.87 6.2.87 SHOWN IN 074448.3S, 1085956.3E ON INDO 108 [1985 EDN]. NE 912. 19.7.93 19.7.93 DW SHOWN IN 074449.5S, 1085956E ON INDONESIAN 108 [1993 EDN]. NE 912. 20.4.12 20.4.12 NOT SHOWN ON NE 912 [EDN 2 DTD 26.4.12]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BURNED OUT & SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the BARENTSZ wreck located?

The BARENTSZ wreck is located at coordinates 7 44.825 S,108 59.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BARENTSZ?

The seabed around the BARENTSZ lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BARENTSZ sink?

The BARENTSZ sank on Mar 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BARENTSZ discovered?

The wreck of the BARENTSZ was discovered in 1947.

What country did the BARENTSZ belong to?

The BARENTSZ belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the BARENTSZ?

The BARENTSZ had a tonnage of 4819 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARENTSZ?

The BARENTSZ is classified as a steam ship.

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