Leliegracht Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Leliegracht Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 36.033 N,4 7.553 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.600550
  • Longitude: 4.125883
Wreck Depth 20.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LELIEGRACHT
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 72.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.9.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 523600N 040736E [EUR], 20 MILES OFF IJMUIDEN. (NETHERLANDS HYD. 28.9.73 & LL). H4868/71 9.11.73 LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS IN 523607N, 040742E [EUR]. (NETH NM 2887/73). INS AS DW 7FMS 3FT, WITH G CAN, QKFL G, CLOSE W. - NM 2239/73. H4830/74 14.11.71 NOW SW 17MTRS IN 523607N, 040742E [EUR]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 3162/77). AMENDED TO SW 9FMS 2FT. BUOY DELETED. - NM 2684/77. HH160/351/01 7.8.90 NOW SW 18MTRS IN 523605N, 040738E [EUR]. (NETH NM 370/90). AMENDED TO SW 9FMS 5FT (18MTRS). BR STD. 19.2.10 SHOWN AS SW 18.1MTRS IN 5236.033N, 0407.553E [WGD] ON BA 125 [EDN 1 DTD 2.8.07, NETH COPRODUCTION].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY SCHIPS GEBV V DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPLIETHOFF'S BEVARACHT-INGSKANTOOR. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR PITEA, SWEDEN. CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING A HEAVY STORM. 5 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LELIEGRACHT wreck located?

The LELIEGRACHT wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.033 N,4 7.553 E.

How deep is the LELIEGRACHT and where exactly is it located?

The LELIEGRACHT lies at a depth of about 20.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 36.033 N,4 7.553 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LELIEGRACHT?

The seabed around the LELIEGRACHT lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the LELIEGRACHT sink?

The LELIEGRACHT sank on Sep 28, 1973.

When was the wreck of the LELIEGRACHT discovered?

The wreck of the LELIEGRACHT was discovered in 1973.

What country did the LELIEGRACHT belong to?

The LELIEGRACHT belonged to NL.

What cargo was the LELIEGRACHT carrying?

The LELIEGRACHT was carrying minerals,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the LELIEGRACHT?

The LELIEGRACHT had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the LELIEGRACHT?

The LELIEGRACHT is classified as a motor vessel.

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