Ijmuiden Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ijmuiden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 48.668750
- Longitude: -2.137917
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
IJMUIDEN |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Orientation |
70 |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 29, 1944
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 17, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H01174/45 11.6.45 STRANDED WK IN 484007N, 020840W. (CTF 125). CHART AS ST. - NM 1600/45. 21.9.77 POSN 484008N, 020834W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976, NO.14582015). H1271/77 22.4.80 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 844 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H2302/84 15.8.88 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 484006N, 020806E [EUR]. ANCHORING, FISHING, DREDGING AND DIVING PROHIBITED WITHIN 100MTRS OF WK. (DIFRAP 3205/88). NCA YET. HH351/353/01 9.5.89 WK 9MTRS IN 484006N, 020806W [EUR]. ABOVE RESTRICTIONS REPEATED. (FRENCH NM 89 15 18). CHART AS WK 9MTRS WITH 100MTR RESTRICTED AREA [ANCHORING, FISHING AND DIVING PROHIBITED]. - NM 1534/89. HH351/550/02 20.8.96 WK 10.8MTRS IN 484011N, 020812.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 96 32 17). - NM 3137/96. 5.3.98 GERMAN WW2 VESSEL IN SEVERAL PIECES. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY DIVERS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998, NO.14582015). 24.9.03 SHOWN IN 4840.125N, 0208.275W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7130 [INT 1754] [3RD EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2700.
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
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48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W
Ijmuiden on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the IJMUIDEN wreck located?
The IJMUIDEN wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W.
How deep is the IJMUIDEN and where exactly is it located?
The IJMUIDEN lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W.
How deep is the seabed around the IJMUIDEN?
The seabed around the IJMUIDEN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.
When did the IJMUIDEN sink?
The IJMUIDEN sank on Mar 29, 1944.
When was the wreck of the IJMUIDEN discovered?
The wreck of the IJMUIDEN was discovered in 1945.
What country did the IJMUIDEN belong to?
The IJMUIDEN belonged to DE.
What cargo was the IJMUIDEN carrying?
The IJMUIDEN was carrying general and mixed goods.
What type of wreck is the IJMUIDEN?
The IJMUIDEN is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
IN SEVERAL PIECES