Faustus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Faustus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 59.067 N,4 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.984450
  • Longitude: 4.083333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAUSTUS
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 416.8 m
Width 56.6 m
Draught 19.8
Tonnage 6379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1952
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1964
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7326/52 3.12.52 DW IN 515906N, 040500E BEING SALVAGED. (NETHERLANDS TNM 274/3663). - TNM 2485/52 ISSUED. H7326/52 13.7.53 WK 12.5MTRSIN 515904N, 040500E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 144/2096/53). INS AS WK 41FT ON BA 3142, WK 6FMS 5FT ON BA 122. - NM1556/53. H4036/56 WKS AT ENTRANCE TO NIEUWE ROTTERDAM WILL BE SALVAGED/ REMOVED AS FAR AS POSSIBLE. (HAGUE NM 126/1771/56). NCA. H7326 6.3.61 SALVAGE OPERATION. (HAGUE TNM 77/61). CANCELLED. (HAGUE 2729/61). NCA. H3249/61 7.7.61 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.5MTRS [6FMS 5FT] ON NETHERLANDS 1540. NC 132. H7326/52 1.11.61 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (HAGUE TNM 3719/61). NCA. H7326/52 30.11.62 NOW SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1202. - NM 2592/62. H7326/52 23.4.63 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. POSN OF BUOYS NUMBER 3, 5, 7 & 9 TEMPORARILY ALTERED. (HAGUE TNM 750/63). - TNM 814/63. H7326/52 26.6.63 CLEARANCE WORKS COMPLETE. (HAGUE TNM 1728/630). NCA. H3249/61 15.4.64 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1540. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY CIA NAV, ACAPULCO, SA, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BARTRAM & SONS. PASSAGE HAMPTON ROADS FOR ROTTERDAM. WENT ASHORE AND SANK DURING A GALE OUTSIDE THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE OF NIEUWE WATEWEG. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FAUSTUS wreck located?

The FAUSTUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 59.067 N,4 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAUSTUS?

The seabed around the FAUSTUS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the FAUSTUS sink?

The FAUSTUS sank on Nov 6, 1952.

When was the wreck of the FAUSTUS discovered?

The wreck of the FAUSTUS was discovered in 1952.

What country did the FAUSTUS belong to?

The FAUSTUS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FAUSTUS carrying?

The FAUSTUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FAUSTUS?

The FAUSTUS had a tonnage of 6379 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAUSTUS?

The FAUSTUS is classified as a steam ship.

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