Beverwijk 39 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Beverwijk 39 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 58.109 N,51 59.963 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.968483
  • Longitude: 51.999383
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEVERWIJK 39
Type dredger
Flag NL
Length 91.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1119
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, 'BEVER WRECK', FL(2) 10 SEC, CLOSE NW
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2013

Surveying Details

H2702/85 9.4.87 PARTLY SUBMERGED AND GROUNDED 25M NW OF HALUL ISLAND. LATER REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 255500N, 515300E. (LL 268). NCA. 12.5.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M E OF QATAR IN APPROX 30MTRS OF WATER. (LL 268). NCA. H4399/79 18.5.87 SUNK IN 255800N, 515954E [NAG]. MARKED BY N CARD, Q, 0.5M N & S CARD Q(6)+LFL.15S, 0.5M S. (MENAS NM 36/87). - NM 1624/87. 18.2.92 [WGD] POSN: 255806.5N, 515957.8E. NE 2886. HH496/440/03 13.4.04 BUOYS NOW NAMED: 'BEVER NORTH' & 'BEVER SOUTH'. (MENAS NM 3/03). BR STD. 24.4.08 DW SHOWN MARKED BY 'BEVER WK N' N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q, & 'BEVER WK S' S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S. NE 2523. SEP 2013/000054880 15.3.13 BUOYS FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013). SEP 2013/000160222 19.7.13 N & S CARDINAL BUOYS WITHDRAWN. NOW MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, 'BEVER WRECK', FL(2) 10 SEC, IN 2558.300N, 5159.800E [WGD]. (MENAS NAVWARNING 37/13). - NM 3714/13.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY SCHEEPSW STAPEL, SPAARNDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VOLKER STEVIN BAGGERMAATSCHAPPIJ NEDERLAND BV. A NON-PROPELLED, SUCTION CUTTER DREDGER. CAPSIZED WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG 'STEVIN SHA'M'. WAS PUT AGROUND BUT SUBSEQUENTLY DRIFTED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER AND SANK 20M E OF QATAR. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 2206/18

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FAQ

Where is the BEVERWIJK 39 wreck located?

The BEVERWIJK 39 wreck is located at coordinates 25 58.109 N,51 59.963 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BEVERWIJK 39?

The seabed around the BEVERWIJK 39 lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the BEVERWIJK 39 sink?

The BEVERWIJK 39 sank on Apr 21, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BEVERWIJK 39 discovered?

The wreck of the BEVERWIJK 39 was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BEVERWIJK 39 belong to?

The BEVERWIJK 39 belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the BEVERWIJK 39?

The BEVERWIJK 39 had a tonnage of 1119 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEVERWIJK 39?

The BEVERWIJK 39 is classified as a dredger.

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