Heenvliet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Heenvliet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.42 N,2 4.666 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.507000
  • Longitude: 2.077767
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEENVLIET
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 46 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 492
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Surveying Details

3.3.18 SUNK IN 533000N, 020500E, APPROX. (MATE). INS AS WK. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO NDW PA (1918). H619/65 14.5.65 NOT FOUND. (K4466). DELETED. 29.6.72 SHOWN IN 532948N, 020506E [EUR] ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5302 [1965]. NCA. 5.7.78 WAS SUNK WEST OF SWARTEBANK. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE). THIS INDICATES THAT IT COULD LIE FURTHER W THAN THE LISTED POSN. HH090/524/01 2.1.91 INS NDW IN 533024N, 020447E. BR STD. H3939/88 14.5.91 NOT FOUND IN LISTED POSN OR TO THE NORTH WEST. FULL DISPROVING SEARCH NOT CONDUCTED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 461). HH090/520/01 26.9.91 NOT FOUND. (NP 1008, HI 520). HH090/524/01 2.1.92 LOCATED ON EXTENSION OF SOUNDING LINE IN 533024N, 020447E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [5 LOP]. NOT EXAM'D. (LAND & MARINE, HI 524). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 31 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILE ON PASSAGE TO ENGLAND.

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FAQ

Where is the HEENVLIET wreck located?

The HEENVLIET wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.42 N,2 4.666 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEENVLIET?

The seabed around the HEENVLIET lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HEENVLIET sink?

The HEENVLIET sank on Feb 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HEENVLIET discovered?

The wreck of the HEENVLIET was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HEENVLIET belong to?

The HEENVLIET belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HEENVLIET carrying?

The HEENVLIET was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HEENVLIET?

The HEENVLIET had a tonnage of 492 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEENVLIET?

The HEENVLIET is classified as a steam ship.

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