Beemsterdijk (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beemsterdijk (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.346 N,5 50.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.855767
  • Longitude: -5.834683
Wreck Depth 106.2 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 11
Sonar Length 25.5
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 125
Tonnage 6869
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 020.0,,000.8,180.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2016

Surveying Details

SUNK POSN 12 MILES, 290 DEG, FROM SMALLS. (WW2SL). H5223/76 14.7.77 LOCATED 26.1.77 IN 515117.8N, 055002.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105.6 IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.6MTRS. LENGTH 434FT, LIES 030/210DEG. LIES IN SHALLOW SCOUR. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). BR STD. H4467/81 1.7.83 LOCATED IN 515119N, 055001W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70(H)). NCA. SEP 2016/000053290 2.9.16 EXAM'D 14.3.16 IN 5151.346N, 0550.081W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 106.2MTRS, GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. LENGTH 25.5MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305. SCOUR LENGTH 20MTRS, DEEP 0.8MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. WK IS PROMINENT IN M/B DATA AND LYING ON ITS SIDE. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 106MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

LIES IN SHALLOW SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.346 N,5 50.081 W.

How deep is the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 106.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.346 N,5 50.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY)?

The BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6869 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY)?

The BEEMSTERDIJK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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