Biesbosch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Biesbosch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.721 N,0 2.809 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.062017
  • Longitude: -0.046817
Wreck Depth 18.16 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIESBOSCH
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 46.3 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 54.34
Sonar Width 10.41
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 181
Tonnage 492
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1923
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 011.2,052.9,000.7,186
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H113/24 WK IN 540400N, 000200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TNM. H2964/31 17.11.31 AREA OF 6.25 X 6.5C AROUND POSN 540400N, 000200W SEARCHED BY OROPESA SWEEP TO DEPTH 63FT. NOTHING FOUND. WK PROBABLY NON-EXISTANT. (HMS FITZROY, 1931). H4069/72 5.3.80 EXAM'D IN 540342.9N, 000242W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.3 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. HT BY SHADOW 3.3MTRS. VERTICAL HT 4.9MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS, LYING 171/351DEG ON SMOOTH GRAVEL. BROKEN, BUT GENERALLY INTACT. NUMEROUS HIGH POINTS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). BR STD. 15.1.12 [WGD] POSN: 5403.731N, 0002.804W. SEP 2021/000166150 7.8.20 EXAM�D 14.09.20 IN 5403.721N, 0002.809W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 54.3MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 181/001 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 11.2MTRS, WIDTH 52.9MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 186 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED WITH BOILER AND FUNNEL VISIBLE. AMEND DW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY J THOMAS WILMINK & CO, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLLANDSCHE, ALGEM, ATLANT AND MAATS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D LANDWEER & ZONEN. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. GENERAL CARGO. FOUNDERED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. UK NM 3021/21

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 3.721 N,0 2.809 W
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FAQ

Where is the BIESBOSCH wreck located?

The BIESBOSCH wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.721 N,0 2.809 W.

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

The BIESBOSCH lies at a depth of about 18.16 meters and is located at coordinates 54 3.721 N,0 2.809 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIESBOSCH?

The seabed around the BIESBOSCH lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BIESBOSCH sink?

The BIESBOSCH sank on Dec 30, 1923.

When was the wreck of the BIESBOSCH discovered?

The wreck of the BIESBOSCH was discovered in 1924.

What country did the BIESBOSCH belong to?

The BIESBOSCH belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BIESBOSCH carrying?

The BIESBOSCH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BIESBOSCH?

The BIESBOSCH had a tonnage of 492 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIESBOSCH?

The BIESBOSCH is classified as a steam ship.

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