Birkenfels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Birkenfels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.935 N,2 32.309 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.648917
  • Longitude: 2.538483
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRKENFELS
Type motor vessel
Length 156.1 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6974
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD BUOY, 'BIRKENFELS', Q(9)15S, CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2018

Surveying Details

H4243/63 14.4.66 POSN 513900N, 023150E [EUR]. MAST VISIBLE. G CAN LT BUOY CLOSE SW. (NETH HO). INS AS DW MAST WITH BUOY. - NM 751/66. H3150/69 14.4.66 POSN 513902N, 023221E [EUR]. (ATUHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H2423/71 14.1.72 WK LIES UPRIGHT. FAIRLY INTACT. DEPTH 6.8MTRS. (RIJKSWATERSTAAT, MS BARRACUDA). BR STD. H3150/69 18.5.72 NOW WK 6.8MTRS. (NETH NM 1089/72). - NM 1012/72. 11.2.77 BUOY AMENDED TO W CARD, Q(9) 15S. H3150/69 23.8.84 POSN AMENDED TO 513902N, 023221E [OGB]. W CARD LT BUOY Q(9) 15S 'BIRKENFELS' CLOSE W. (NETH NM 483/84). HH340/530/02 27.7.94 NOW SW 6.8MTRS IN 513901N, 023221.5E [EUR]. (NETH NM 20/267/94). - NM 2782/94. 23.7.13 SHOWN IN 5138.935N, 0232.309E [WGD] ON BA 1630 [EDN 6 DTD 13.6.13].

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH W GERMAN MV MARIE LUISE BOLTEN. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR THE PERSIAN GULF VIA ANTWERP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 38.935 N,2 32.309 E
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FAQ

Where is the BIRKENFELS wreck located?

The BIRKENFELS wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.935 N,2 32.309 E.

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

The BIRKENFELS lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.935 N,2 32.309 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRKENFELS?

The seabed around the BIRKENFELS lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the BIRKENFELS sink?

The BIRKENFELS sank on Apr 7, 1966.

When was the wreck of the BIRKENFELS discovered?

The wreck of the BIRKENFELS was discovered in 1966.

What cargo was the BIRKENFELS carrying?

The BIRKENFELS was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BIRKENFELS?

The BIRKENFELS had a tonnage of 6974 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRKENFELS?

The BIRKENFELS is classified as a motor vessel.

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