Heemskerk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heemskerk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43 N,16 7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.716667
  • Longitude: -16.116667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEEMSKERK
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 133.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6516
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 534300N, 160700W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2500MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 200 W OF IRELAND. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

21.1.41 BUILT IN 1919 BY NEPTUNWERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VEREENIGDE NEDERLANDSCHE SCHEEPVAART MAATS. QUARDUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR LIVERPOOL. BOMBED & SET ON FIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 21.1.41. FINALLY SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM U-105 ON 26.1.41. 8 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HEEMSKERK wreck located?

The HEEMSKERK wreck is located at coordinates 53 43 N,16 7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEEMSKERK?

The seabed around the HEEMSKERK lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the HEEMSKERK sink?

The HEEMSKERK sank on Jan 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HEEMSKERK discovered?

The wreck of the HEEMSKERK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HEEMSKERK belong to?

The HEEMSKERK belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the HEEMSKERK?

The HEEMSKERK had a tonnage of 6516 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEEMSKERK?

The HEEMSKERK is classified as a steam ship.

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