Koningin Wilhelmina (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Koningin wilhelmina (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.814 N,2 40.347 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.080233
  • Longitude: 2.672450
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 97.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 25
Tonnage 1964
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0012.0,,002.5,180
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6411/21 H6411/21 INS ON 1408,1406. H4282/26 14.10.26 H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW (1916). BR STD. H336/31 20.1.31 H336/31 20.1.31 AMEND TO DW (PA). BR STD. H2808/58 9.5.58 H2808/58 9.5.58 AMEND TO WK 16FMS. NE 1610. H2808/58 31.3.59 H2808/58 31.3.59 SWEPT BY OROPESA. CLEAR AT 54FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95 IN GEN DEPTH 120-140FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 10FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, 12.3.58). H2808/58 24.3.61 H2808/58 24.3.61 AMEND TO NDW. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). BR STD. H2808/58 25.7.61 H2808/58 25.7.61 OROPESA SWEEP. CLEAR AT 71FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 124 IN GEN DEPTH 152FT. (HMS SCOTT, 21.6.61). H4932/61 7.5.64 H4932/61 7.5.64 SHOWN AS WK 20FMS ON SURVEY [K 3035]. NC 3371. H8169/68 14.1.69 H8169/68 14.1.69 LOCATED BY SONAR. NOT INVESTIGATED AS OUTSIDE AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, 26.11.68). 23.11.72 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 520454N, 024036E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [NOV '72 EDN]. 2.2.82 2.2.82 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS IN 520447N, 024029E.(HMS BULLDOG HI 8/81). - NM BLOCK 247/82. H1939/80 5.5.82 H1939/80 5.5.82 EXAM'D 1.7.81 IN 520447N, 024029E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 43.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.4MTRS. LYING 026/206DEGS WITH BOWS SW. IN TWO SECTIONS. NO SONAR LENGTH OBTAINED. BEAM 15.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 8). NFA. 18.4.83 18.4.83 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1349 [1983 EDN]. NCA. H3498/88 30.9.88 H3498/88 30.9.88 NOW WK 33MTRS IN 520451N, 024026E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 456/88). NCA. HH340/530/02 24.3.95 HH340/530/02 24.3.95 LEAST DEPTH NOW 35.1MTRS. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO OFFICE FAX DTD 2.3.95). BR STD. 15.5.08 15.5.08 SHOWN AS WK 35MTRS IN 5204.814N, 0240.370E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1630 [INT 1416] [3RD EDN CO-PRODUCTION] NE 1630. 13.7.10 13.7.10 WK STANDS 7MTRS, MOST OF SUPERSTUCTURE GONE, BUT BOTH PADDLES STILL IN PLACE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & BOILERS EXPOSED. STERN SECTION INTACT, BOW SECTION TWISTED AND ALMOST INVERTED, TWO-THIRDS BURIED IN SAND. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '10). 16.7.13 16.7.13 EXAM'D 26.4.13 IN 5204.814N, 0240.347E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.57 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 12MTRS S. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE LISTING SLIGHTLY TO PORT WITH BOWS SSW. STERN HAS BROKEN OFF, EXPOSING TWO OF THE BOILERS. DEBRIS WHICH LIES 15MTRS NW MAY INCLUDE A THIRD BOILER AND PERHAPS PART OF THE STERN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1417). AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1895 BY FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, GOVAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMV. MAATS. ZEELAND. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1330 NHP FOR 20 KNOTS, PADDLE PROPULSION. PASSAGE FLUSHING FOR TILBURY. STRUCK A MINE, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. 3 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, DODS, & DIVER MAGAZINE).

General Comments

STERN INTACT, BOW ?BURIED, BOWS NE, IN SANDWAVES

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FAQ

Where is the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.814 N,2 40.347 E.

How deep is the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.814 N,2 40.347 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY)?

The KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1964 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY)?

The KONINGIN WILHELMINA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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