Hendrika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hendrika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.486 N,1 3.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.624767
  • Longitude: -1.051533
Wreck Depth 2.53 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENDRIKA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 56.8 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 35.6
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 7.5.73 SANK MIDWAY BETWEEN HIGH STONE AND SATTSCAR, OFF REDCAR. (CG WHITBY). 7.5.73 PART OF HULL EXPOSED AT EBB TIDE. (LL 212). 9.5.73 LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE IN 543732N, 010300W. (LL 212). H4069/72 4.6.73 SHOWS CLEAR AT LW BUT COVERS AT HW. POSN 543732N, 013000W. LIKELT TO BREAK UP. (CG WHITBY). INS AS ST. - NM 1148/73. 18.5.73 PURCHASED BY LYNCRAFT TRADING CO, REDCAR. (LL 212). H4069/72 11.7.74 INS G CON BUOY CLOSE SE (118 DEG, 130FT FROM WK). (THNM 60/74). - NM 1409/74. H4069/72 16.6.75 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED WITH COSAG DIVING LTD. TO BE CLEARED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 5FT [MLWS]. (TH, LTR DTD 13.6.75). H4069/72 17.8.75 WRECK OF HENDRIKA IN POSITION 543730N, 010256W [OGB]. SURVEYED 12.9.75 AND FOUND CLEAR AT 7 FEET, IN SURROUNDING DEPTH OF 9 FEET [MLWS]. BUOY REMOVED AND STATION DISCONTINUED. (TRINITY HOUSE,TLX DTD 15.9.75). AMEND WK 2.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1979/75. H1280/76/42 9.3.76 DISPERSAL COMPLETED AND INSPECTED BY TRINITY HOUSE ON 12.9.1975. DISPERSAL CARRIED OUT BY COSAG DIVING, OF GREAT YARMOUTH, FROM LAUNCH FLYING DUTCHMAN. DECLARED CLEAR AT 5FT [LWOS TIDES]. (J P STEVENSON, 17.1.76). NCA. H4069/72 21.4.76 DISPERSAL CONTRACT COMPLETED. CLEARED TO 7FT BELOW MLWS. BUOY WITHDRAWN 12.9.75. (TH, LTR DTD 31.12.75). H6331/87 17.1.89 NO INDICATION OF WKGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). RETAIN DEAD. SEP 2017/000087052 9.8.17 EXAM'D 25.07.17; IN 5437.486N, 0103.092W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.53MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 35.6MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HEIGHT 1.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/215 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN UP ON A ROCKY OUTCROP. (MMT, HI 1491A). AMEND DW 2.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-FRANCINA '62, EX-HENDRIKA MARIA '70. BUILT IN 1957 BY N V SHIPS FOXHOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIJ HENDRIKA. 8 CYLINDER, 4 STROKE, OIL ENGINE OF 500BHP. MACHINERY AFT BY APPINGEDAMMER BRONS, APPINGEDAM. PASSAGE BAYONNE FOR ABERDEEN. STRANED, LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (R YOUNG).

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FAQ

Where is the HENDRIKA wreck located?

The HENDRIKA wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.486 N,1 3.092 W.

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

The HENDRIKA lies at a depth of about 2.53 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.486 N,1 3.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENDRIKA?

The seabed around the HENDRIKA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HENDRIKA sink?

The HENDRIKA sank on May 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the HENDRIKA discovered?

The wreck of the HENDRIKA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the HENDRIKA belong to?

The HENDRIKA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HENDRIKA carrying?

The HENDRIKA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the HENDRIKA?

The HENDRIKA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENDRIKA?

The HENDRIKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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