Den Haag (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Den haag (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 2.5 N,8 26.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.041667
  • Longitude: -8.443333
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag NL
Length 143 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 8971
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 150M NNW OF USANT. (DODS). 13.6.90 13.6.90 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 480230N, 082636W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4A. NCA. 7.3.00 7.3.00 AMEND POSN. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 4.11.08 4.11.08 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' 08, 1:1000,000].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY FREID KRUPP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NV PETROLEUM INDUSTRIE MAATS. OIL ENGINES OF 763NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-48. INWARD BOUND FOR ROTTERDAM, LOADED. 26 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 2.5 N,8 26.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY)?

The DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8971 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY)?

The DEN HAAG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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