Holland Xix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Holland xix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.449 N,5 38.453 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.974150
  • Longitude: -5.640883
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLLAND XIX
Type dredger
Flag NL
Length 39.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 123
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1983
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2005

Surveying Details

H2590/76 10.3.83 SANK IN 495900N, 053700W. (LANDS END RADIO, TELEX DTD 27.2.83). H2590/76 14.3.83 LOCATED 28.2.83 IN 495846N, 053840W USING HSA. FIX CONFIRMED BY ELECTRONIC AIDS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.4 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS [LAT]. (TH SWANSEA, TLX 1.3.83). CHART AS WK 51MTRS. BR STD. H2590/76 29.3.83 POSN QUOTED SHOULD HAVE BEEN 4958.46N, 0538.40W. (THV WINSTON CHURCHILL). BR STD. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 25.9.04 IN 4958.449N, 0538.453W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.4 IN GEN DEPTH 62.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 123/203 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 57MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED WHILE UNDER TOW BY GERMAN TUG 'JUIST' AND EVENTUALLY SANK. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR ROTTERDAM. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 58.449 N,5 38.453 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOLLAND XIX wreck located?

The HOLLAND XIX wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.449 N,5 38.453 W.

How deep is the HOLLAND XIX and where exactly is it located?

The HOLLAND XIX lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.449 N,5 38.453 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLLAND XIX?

The seabed around the HOLLAND XIX lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the HOLLAND XIX sink?

The HOLLAND XIX sank on Feb 27, 1983.

When was the wreck of the HOLLAND XIX discovered?

The wreck of the HOLLAND XIX was discovered in 1983.

What country did the HOLLAND XIX belong to?

The HOLLAND XIX belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the HOLLAND XIX?

The HOLLAND XIX is classified as a dredger.

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