Holstein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Holstein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 31.51 N,13 14.243 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.525167
  • Longitude: -13.237383
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLSTEIN
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 96 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1932
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Surveying Details

16.3.72 16.3.72 LYING IN FREETOWN HBR, 354DEGS, 1.85M FROM FALCON BRIDGE POINT, IN GEN DEPTH 9MTR. (LLOYDS 207). H5491/69 28.4.72 H5491/69 28.4.72 POSN 083147N, 131415W, OR 351DEGS, 1.95M FROM FALCON BRIDGE PT LT. LYING TO & SETTLED ON THE BOTTOM ON PORT SIDE. BOWS W, IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. DEPTH 7MTRS EITHER SIDE N & S TO 50MTRS. VISIBLE AT HWS. (HBR MASTER, SIERRA LEONE PORTS AUTHORITY, MAR'72 & US NM 1625/72). INS AS ST. - NM 859/72. 13.5.76 13.5.76 [SIL] POSN: 083130N, 131414W. NC 614. HH090/956/01 19.3.02 HH090/956/01 19.3.02 NO LONGER SHOWS AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. HARBOUR MASTER CONFIRMS THAT WK REMAINS IN LISTED POSN. NOT INVESTIGATED DUE TO SHOAL WATER. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). AMEND TO DW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

29.1.72 BUILT IN 1959 BY A/S TRONDHJEMS M/V, TRONDHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLSTEIN SHIPPING. PASSAGE RIJEKA FOR MONROVIA. ABANDONED BY CREW FOLLOWING AN ENGINE-ROOM EXPLOSION OFF CAPE SIERRA LEONE ON 29.1.72. BURNT-OUT VESSEL WAS TOWED INTO FREETOWN WHERE SHE SANK AT ANCHOR.

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FAQ

Where is the HOLSTEIN wreck located?

The HOLSTEIN wreck is located at coordinates 8 31.51 N,13 14.243 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLSTEIN?

The seabed around the HOLSTEIN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HOLSTEIN sink?

The HOLSTEIN sank on Mar 14, 1972.

When was the wreck of the HOLSTEIN discovered?

The wreck of the HOLSTEIN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the HOLSTEIN belong to?

The HOLSTEIN belonged to LR.

What cargo was the HOLSTEIN carrying?

The HOLSTEIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HOLSTEIN?

The HOLSTEIN had a tonnage of 1932 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLSTEIN?

The HOLSTEIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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