Dolfijn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dolfijn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.847 N,2 12.322 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.130783
  • Longitude: 2.205367
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLFIJN (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag BE
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2000

Surveying Details

H4932/61 20.8.70 H4932/61 20.8.70 WK REPD IN 520708N, 021206E BY OSTEND RADIO. (LLOYDS 201). INS AS DW. - NM 1531/70. H3821/72 29.8.72 H3821/72 29.8.72 AMEND TO USC 8FMS. - NM 1579/72. 23.11.72 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 520712N, 021203E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. 28.8.73 28.8.73 AMEND TO USC 14.5MTRS. NC 2182A. H1270/76 5.5.81 H1270/76 5.5.81 AMEND TO USC 30MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 10.8.94 IN 520748.95N, 021226.18E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 30.9, FOUL 31.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. EVIDENCE OF SUPERSTRUCTURE AT THE N END OF THE WK. LIES 1340M NNE OF SINKING POS'N BUT IS THE ONLY WK WITHIN 2 MILES RADIUS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2020/000222961 23.9.20 EXAM�D BY BDC 19.5.20 IN 5207.8455N, 0212.3272E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.95MTRS. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 8.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. (GARDLINE, 2017). NFS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING GALES & HEAVY SEAS IN N SEA.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, WITH ?SUPERSTRUCTURE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 7.847 N,2 12.322 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.847 N,2 12.322 E.

How deep is the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.847 N,2 12.322 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) sink?

The DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 17, 1970.

When was the wreck of the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the DOLFIJN (PROBABLY)?

The DOLFIJN (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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