Lodewijk Van Nassau (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lodewijk van nassau (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.248 N,1 56.838 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.854133
  • Longitude: 1.947300
Wreck Depth 23.2 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 104.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 101.8
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 090.0,,001.0,230.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3057/16 WK (OLD SYMBOL) PA, MASTS (DRIES 7FT). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 264/16. 18.7.23 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1610. H3785/54 22.8.55 NOW STATED TO BE NDW. (STEEPHOLME). LC 1610. H3785/54 26.11.56 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 9FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 90FT. SCOUR DEPTH 6FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. WK APPEARS TO BE IN SEVERAL PIECES. POSN 515114N, 015655E. (HMS OWEN, 19.4.56). CHART AS WK 12FMS. - NM 1606/56. H4988/71 29.11.71 EXAM'D IN 515112N, 015654E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28.5MTRS. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. APPEARS TO LIE IN SEVERAL PIECES COVERING AREA ABOUT 0.5C SQUARE. (HMS FOX). BR STD. HH100/351/01 3.7.90 LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU SANK IN 515100N, 015600E APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). HH090/667/01 21.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). SOUNDING OF 24.2MTRS SHOWN ON M2557/5 100MTRS NW OF LISTED POSN. COULD BE BURIED WK. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH100/351/22 21.2.05 LARGE MAGENTIC ANOMALY CONSISTENT WITH VESSEL OF 3350 TONS LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. WK ALSO OBSERVED ON COLOUR ECHO SOUNDER, STANDING 2-3MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED IN THIS POSN. NOT DIVED AS THE VISIBILITY WAS VERY POOR. (B HICKINBOTTOM, EMAIL DTD 19.2.05). SOUNDING 24MTRS SHOWN IN 5151.260N, 0156.830E [WGD] ON BA 2052 [EDN 14 DTD 29.7.04]. AMEND WK 24MTRS IN THIS POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 15.7.16 EXAM'D 23.2.16 IN 5151.248N, 0156.838E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 101.8MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270. SCOUR LENGTH 101.8MTRS, 1.0MTR DEEP, TOWARDS 230DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS ALMOST ENTRIRELY BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED IN AREA OF SAND WAVES. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 23MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY WK HAMILTON & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKL WEST-IN-DISCHE, MAILD'NST. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 494HNP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALETA BUENA, CHILE, FOR ROTTERDAM. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UB-1. (DODS). BOAT WAS UC 1. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

HT 2-3MTRS BY BOAT'S E/S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.248 N,1 56.838 E
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FAQ

Where is the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.248 N,1 56.838 E.

How deep is the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.248 N,1 56.838 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) sink?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 20, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY)?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3350 tons.

What type of wreck is the LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY)?

The LODEWIJK VAN NASSAU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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