De Liefde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
De liefde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 24.634 N,0 47.737 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.410567
  • Longitude: -0.795617
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DE LIEFDE
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1711
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details DUTCH COINS FOUND WASHED ASHORE BY SAC DIVERS IN AUGUST 1965. COINS DATED FROM 1634 TO 1711 AND BELIEVED TO BE FROM THE DUTCH SHIP DE LIEFDE WHICH SANK IN 1711. (N/CP.58596/66 REFERS) THIS REPORT GIVEN BY THE RECEIVER OF WRECKS SHETLANDS TO LLOYDS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE NAUTICAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND, GEORGE FORTH BRIDGE, EDINBURGH 1. H1183/67 12.7.67 24 COINS WITH DATES RANGING FROM 1648 TO 1711 RECOVERED FROM THE WK OF THE DE LIEFDE. (HMS DELIGHT, 6.7.67) H3542/68 26.1.68 THE REMAINS OF THE WRECK OF THE DE LIEFDE ARE TO BE FOUND ON THE SOUTHERN-MOST TIP OF THE ISLAND OF HOUSAY, IN THE OUT SKERRIES. THEY LIE IN A CLEFT, CALLED DREGGING GEOS, JUST SOUTH OF BOLLOMOS GEA, ON THE PENINSULA CALLED MIONESS. DE LIEFDE SANK DURING NIGHT 7/8 NOVEMBER 1711. THERE WAS ONLY ONE RECORDED SURVIVOR AND HE STAYED WITH A LOCAL FAMILY FOR ABOUT 12 MONTHS BEFORE BEING TAKEN OFF THE ISLAND. CARGO INCLUDED 227,000 GUILDERS IN BAGS [VALUE IN 1711: 22,000 POUNDS]. OF THESE SOME 2000 GUILDERS WERE SALVED BY THE LOCAL INHABITANTS DURING THE YEAR OF THE SHIP SANK. THERE WERE ALSO 3 CHESTS, EACH CONTAINING 16 BAGS OF SILVER DUCATS [900 COINS], 8 BAGS OF GOLD DUCATS [900 COINS], AND 8 BAGS OF GUILDERS. VESSEL WAS ALSO SAID TO CARRY GOLD AND SILVER BARS. (R EDMONDS) POSN 602440N, 004737W. NCA. SEP 2017/000078339 20.12.17 TOO SHOAL TO SURVEY. NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2020
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FAQ

Where is the DE LIEFDE wreck located?

The DE LIEFDE wreck is located at coordinates 60 24.634 N,0 47.737 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DE LIEFDE?

The seabed around the DE LIEFDE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DE LIEFDE sink?

The DE LIEFDE sank on Nov 7, 1711.

When was the wreck of the DE LIEFDE discovered?

The wreck of the DE LIEFDE was discovered in 1967.

What country did the DE LIEFDE belong to?

The DE LIEFDE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DE LIEFDE carrying?

The DE LIEFDE was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the DE LIEFDE?

The DE LIEFDE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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