Ellewoutsdijk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ellewoutsdijk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.418 N,1 58.991 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.756967
  • Longitude: 1.983183
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLEWOUTSDIJK
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 92.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2229
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2007

Surveying Details

H7718/18 H7718/18 WK, VISIBLE ABOVE WATER, IN 514345N, 015740E APPROX. (MONTHLY LIST) - FNM 504/18. [NO DATE] AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1610. H3039/26 4.11.26 H3039/26 & H6345/26 4.11.26 GIVES TONNAGE ETC. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. H7972/34 5.1.35 H7972/34 5.1.35 DELETE. (HMS KELLET) DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. H6738/68 20.10.71 H6738/68 20.10.71 WK LOCATED IN 514229N, 015903E. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 11.10.71). H2547/67 27.10.71 H2547/67 27.10.71 WK 20.2MTRS IN 514529N, 015903E [EUR]. (HMS FOX, HN). - NM 1754/71. H4988/71 29.11.71 H4988/71 29.11.71 EXAM'D IN 514529N, 015903E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRNS. ABOUT 300FT LONG. LIES NW/SE AND HAS A PRONOUNCED SCOUR. (HMS FOX). NFA. H4988/71 6.1.72 H4988/71 6.1.72 EXAM'D IN 514527.5N, 015905E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.9, FOUL AT 19.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20 IN 27.5MTRS. SEABED EVEN WITH SLIGHT UNDULATIONS. (HMS FAWN, HI 94/71). - NM 123/72. HH100/351/03 2.11.90 HH100/351/03 2.11.90 DIVED IN JULY 1990. A CARGO VESSEL WITH CARGO OF COAL. UPRIGHT ON SAND AND GRAVEL SEABED. ABOUT 120MTRS LONG. BROKEN ABOUT 25MTRS FROM BOW. (P EGGERMONT, 15.10.90). NCA. 2.6.94 2.6.94 WK OF ELLEWOUTSDIJK LOCATED IN 514520N, 015859E APPROX, LYING ON EVEN KEEL, IDENTIFIED FROM NAME ON CHINA. (J COULON, LTR DTD 10.5.94). NCA. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 HH090/667/01 3.1.96 EXAM'D 13.7.95 IN 514525.08N, 015859.49E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.0, FOUL 20.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. THERE ARE FISHING NET ALONG THE WRECK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). RETAIN SW 18.9MTRS, NOT FULLY SWEPT. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY J SMIT & CO, AMTSERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOLLEVELD VAN DER MEER & T H VAN HATTUM'S STOOMVAART MAATS.TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 226 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR PORTLAND. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-10..

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 45.418 N,1 58.991 E
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FAQ

Where is the ELLEWOUTSDIJK wreck located?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.418 N,1 58.991 E.

How deep is the ELLEWOUTSDIJK and where exactly is it located?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.418 N,1 58.991 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLEWOUTSDIJK?

The seabed around the ELLEWOUTSDIJK lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ELLEWOUTSDIJK sink?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK sank on Dec 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ELLEWOUTSDIJK discovered?

The wreck of the ELLEWOUTSDIJK was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ELLEWOUTSDIJK belong to?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ELLEWOUTSDIJK carrying?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELLEWOUTSDIJK?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK had a tonnage of 2229 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLEWOUTSDIJK?

The ELLEWOUTSDIJK is classified as a steam ship.

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