Elisabeth Klousterboer (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elisabeth klousterboer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.166 N,4 36.135 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.236100
  • Longitude: -4.602250
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1878
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

H1244/69 16.1.69 PRE-1900 WK AMONG ROCKS OFF RHOSCOLYN BEACON. VERY LITTLE REMAINS. (PILOT OFFICER D A RAY, RAF REPORT, 5.1.69). NCA. H1285/75/278 5.8.75 A WOODEN WK IS REP SUNK IN THE SANDY BOTTOM WITH SOME TIMBERS SHOWING ABOVE SAND. THIS COULD BE WK OF THE ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER, DUTCH BRIGANTINE. REP LOST ON ROCKS OFF RHOSCOLYN IN 531412N, 043612W. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD, 9.7.75). POSN 531409N, 043604W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1867. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H H NANINGER, MEEDEN. HOME PORT MEEDEN. PASSAGE MAZAGAN FOR LIVERPOOL. RAN AGROUND. ONE MAN RECOVERED. (SIBI). STRUCK THE CRIGYLL ROCKS WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE SOUTH STACK LT HO. (SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES).

General Comments

WOODEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 14.166 N,4 36.135 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.166 N,4 36.135 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 1, 1878.

When was the wreck of the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY)?

The ELISABETH KLOUSTERBOER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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