Christiaan Huygens Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Christiaan huygens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 37.043 N,3 16.737 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.617383
- Longitude: 3.278950
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
Christiaan Huygens |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
167.9 m |
| Width |
20.4 m |
| Draught |
11 |
| Tonnage |
16287 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 26, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2022 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Markers |
'CHR HUYGENS' W CARD CONL BUOY, CLOSE W. |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 7, 2022 |
Surveying Details
4.9.46 STRANDED WK IN 513702N, 031651E. (HAGUE NM 439 & 653/46). BA 110. H3946/46 30.9.46 MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, OCC.G.8S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 3322/46. 29.10.46 AMEND POSN & BUOY. (HAGUE NM 784/46) - NM 3628/46. 12.5.47 AMEND TO DW. (HAGUE NM 1203/47) - NM 1152/47. 16.9.47 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S. (HAGUE NM 2193/47) - NM 2485/47. H883/52 16.4.52 SHOWN IN 513706N, 031648E, WITH BUOY ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. H2933/53 23.7.53 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 136/1976/53). - NM 1456/53. H883/52 2.7.54 SHOWN AS WK SW 1.8MTRS [1FM] IN 513707N, 031647E ON NETHERLANDS 204. BR STD. 4.12.57 POSN CHANGE ON NETHERLANDS CHART. NE 110. H5098/56 29.5.61 WK NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, W TOPMARK, LAID 1C W. (HAGUE NM 1322/61) - NM 1126/61. 19.1.77 19.1.77 BUOY NOW W CARDINAL PILLAR. [IALA]. 12.8.79 12.8.79 POSN 513707N, 031651E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). NC 110. H3086/88 26.10.88 H3086/88 26.10.88 BUOY NOW W CARD CONL. (NETHERLANDS NM 264/88). BR STD. 23.12.04 23.12.04 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.6MTRS IN 5137.067N, 0316.770E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [DEC '04 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110. 18.9.07 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.2MTRS [LAT] WITH 'CHR HUYGENS' W CARD CONL BUOY, CLOSE W, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1927 BY NEDERLAND SCHEEPS, MAATS WITH OIL ENGINES OF 2490NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N.V. STOOMV. MAATS. NEDERLAND. MINED IN SCHELDT ESTUARY AND BEACHED ON S STEEN BANK. BROKE IN TWO AND BECAME TOTAL LOSS. 1 LIFE LOST. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 37.043 N,3 16.737 E
Christiaan Huygens on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the Christiaan Huygens wreck located?
The Christiaan Huygens wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.043 N,3 16.737 E.
How deep is the Christiaan Huygens and where exactly is it located?
The Christiaan Huygens lies at a depth of about 3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.043 N,3 16.737 E.
How deep is the seabed around the Christiaan Huygens?
The seabed around the Christiaan Huygens lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the Christiaan Huygens sink?
The Christiaan Huygens sank on Aug 26, 1945.
When was the wreck of the Christiaan Huygens discovered?
The wreck of the Christiaan Huygens was discovered in 1945.
What country did the Christiaan Huygens belong to?
The Christiaan Huygens belonged to NL.
What was the tonnage of the Christiaan Huygens?
The Christiaan Huygens had a tonnage of 16287 tons.
What type of wreck is the Christiaan Huygens?
The Christiaan Huygens is classified as a motor vessel.