Grietje Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Grietje Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.957 N,4 26.916 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.382617
  • Longitude: 4.448600
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIETJE
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2016

Surveying Details

17.9.69 SANK IN 542300N, 042700E APPROX. (LL 197). CHARTED DEPTH 27FMS. H3149/69 2.10.69 NDW IN 542300N, 042700E [EUR] APPROX - 4.5M NNW OF PIT 1 BUOY. (HAGUE NM 2382(P)/69). NCA YET. H3149/69 14.2.72 INS AS NDWPA IN 542300N, 042700E. LCS 1405 & 2182A & NC 2182B. 1.3.72 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HYDROLANT 430/72). 3.11.72 AMEND NDW (STS FOR PA). NC 2182B. 13.12.73 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON NETH 1037. 13.1.88 GRIETJE, NDWPA IN 542300N, 042700E. (NETH WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NO.F11 304). H3498/88 2.8.88 WK PA 30MTRS IN 542300N, 042700E [EUR]. (NETH NM 367/88). BR STD. HH160/351/01 12.9.89 SHOWN AS USCPA 30MTRS ON NETH 1037 [JUN'89 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2014/000261955 12.1.15 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 29.5MTRS IN 5422.957N, 0426.916E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS NM BLOCK 50/436/14. - NM BLOCK 840/15. SEP 2016/000133408 15.6.16 DELETE WK(PA) USC 29.5MTRS IN 5422.960N, 0426.920E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 22/214/16). AMEND DEAD. NM 3431/16

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER REPORTING 'BEING IN DIFFICULTIES'. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 22.957 N,4 26.916 E
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FAQ

Where is the GRIETJE wreck located?

The GRIETJE wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.957 N,4 26.916 E.

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

The GRIETJE lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.957 N,4 26.916 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIETJE?

The seabed around the GRIETJE lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the GRIETJE sink?

The GRIETJE sank on Sep 3, 1969.

When was the wreck of the GRIETJE discovered?

The wreck of the GRIETJE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the GRIETJE belong to?

The GRIETJE belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the GRIETJE?

The GRIETJE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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