Hollandia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hollandia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.695 N,6 23.639 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.894917
  • Longitude: -6.393983
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLLANDIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Length 45.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Tonnage 1150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1743
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2012

Surveying Details

H2568/71 14.11.73 H2568/71 14.11.73 LOCATED 1971 IN 495341.0N, 062337W BY MR COWAN. SITE POSN QUOTED CONSISTS OF A FEW CANNON AND SOME LEAD BALLAST IN ABOUT 30MTRS. THE MAIN PART OF THE WRECK LIES 200FT N OF THIS POSN AND ALTHOUGH ONLY A FEW CANNON AND ANCHORS CAN NOW BE SEEN THIS SITE HAS ALREADY PRODUCED MANY THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF TREASURE INCLUDING 30,000 SILVER COINS [150,000 COINS STILL UNACCOUNTED FOR]. WRECK OWNED BY MR COWAN AND OTHER DIVERS DISCOURAGED. HE HAS REQUESTED THAT THE POSN OF THE SITE IS NOT MADE PUBLIC UNTIL OPERATIONS ARE COMPLETE. (HMS HECATE, REPORT OF SURVEY, APPENDIX 2, 16.7.73). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/19 18.2.03 HH100/351/19 18.2.03 FOLLOWING ENQUERIES WITH RECEIVER OF WRECK: MR COWAN WAS NEVER OWNER OF WRECK, NOR SALVOR IN POSSESSION. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 13.2.03) LIES IN 35MTRS. OWNED BY ROYAL NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT. THERE WAS A SALVAGE CONTRACT FOR SOME YEARS IN THE 70'S, BUT NONE OF LATE. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 18.2.03) NCA. HH100/351/21 27.7.04 HH100/351/21 27.7.04 LOCATED IN 4953.695N, 0623.639W [WGD] USING DGPS & MAGNETOMETER. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 12.7.04) INS AS F. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1742 IN AMSTERDAM, WAS ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE FROM AMSTERDAM TO BATAVIA IN THE FAR EAST WHEN SHE MAY HAVE STRUCK THE GUNNERS BEFORE SINKING NEAR GEORGE PETER'S LEDGE. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

EAST INDIAMAN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 53.695 N,6 23.639 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOLLANDIA wreck located?

The HOLLANDIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.695 N,6 23.639 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLLANDIA?

The seabed around the HOLLANDIA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HOLLANDIA sink?

The HOLLANDIA sank on Jul 3, 1743.

When was the wreck of the HOLLANDIA discovered?

The wreck of the HOLLANDIA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the HOLLANDIA belong to?

The HOLLANDIA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HOLLANDIA carrying?

The HOLLANDIA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the HOLLANDIA?

The HOLLANDIA had a tonnage of 1150 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLLANDIA?

The HOLLANDIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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