Meerkerk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meerkerk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.201 N,3 24.105 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.620017
  • Longitude: 3.401750
Wreck Depth 6.1 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEERKERK
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 155.1 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 7995
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers 'OG-WG' W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W
Surveying Details H3547/46 1.8.46 DW PA. (NETHERLANDS NM 48/367/46). - NM 2349/46. H3547/46 14.10.46 AMENDED TO ST. (MMTS IRIS). - NM 3436/46. H6646/46 2.11.46 AMENDED TO DW (MASTS). (NETHERLANDS NM 99/775/46). - NM 3652/46. H4401/48 21.7.48 MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, OCC.G.8S, 2.5C N OF WK. (NETHERLANDS NM 161/2206/48). - NM 1598/48. H6646/46 14.12.49 LEGEND (MASTS) DELETED. (NETHERLANDS NM 297/4164/49). BR STD. H6646/46 2.2.50 LT BUOY AMENDED TO GPFL(3)G.15S. (NETHERLANDS NM 3/35/50). - NM 208/50. H6646/46 10.2.50 DW (MASTS) IN 513715N, 032410E, MARKED BY 'MEERKERK' G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.5S CLOSE N. (NETHERLANDS NM 19/260/50. BR STD. H883/52 16.4.52 SHOWN IN 513718N, 032244E ON NETHERLANDS 204. NCA. H883/52 6.4.55 BUOY TO BE CHANGED TO G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.1.5S, W TOPMARK CLOSE W OF WK. (NETHERLANDS PNM 53/654). NCA YET. H883/52 21.4.55 LT BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. (NETHERLANDS TNM 69/868). NCA YET. H883/52 23.5.55 'MEERKERK' G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.1.5S HAS BEEN LAID IN 513716N, 032352E. (HAGUE NM 76/975/55). - NM 1196/55. H883/52 31.5.55 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (BELGIAN NM 8/44/55) NFA. H883/52 15.7.55 DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 513718N, 032351E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QKFL.G, W TOPMARK, CLOSE W, ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. 4.12.57 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED & BUOY NOW WSW ON NETHERLANDS 110. BA 110. H883/52 5.9.61 NOW WK SW 1.5MTRS [0FMS 5FT]. (HAGUE NM 2699/61). - NM 1911/61. H3362/65 7.5.70 RAFL ADDED TO LT BUOY. (HAGUE NM 1085/70). BR STD. 19.1.77 NOW MARKED BY 'OG2' R CAN LT BUOY, QFL.R, WITH CAN TOPMARK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 110. 12.9.79 SHOWN AS WK SW 1.5MTRS IN 513717N, 032414E [EUR], MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE W. NC 110. HH340/410/01 6.4.94 LT BUOY AMENDED TO 'OG-WG' W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S. (NETHERLANDS NM 9/123/94). - NM 1045/94.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 23.12.04 NOW SHOWN AS WK SW 6.4MTRS IN 5137.201N, 0324.105E [WGD], MARKED BY 'OG-WG' W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [4TH EDN DEC '04, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110. 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 6.1MTRS [LAT] WITH 'OG-WG' W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W & ALSO 'DORA' Y SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL(5)Y.20S CLOSE SW, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1916 BY BREMER VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N.V. VEREENIGDE NEDERLANDSCHE SCHEEPV. MAATS. ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR AUSTRALIA. MINED. BROKE IN 2 & SANK OFF WALCHERON. 12 CREW LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

ALSO 'DORA' Y SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL(5)Y.20S CLOSE SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 37.201 N,3 24.105 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEERKERK wreck located?

The MEERKERK wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.201 N,3 24.105 E.

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

The MEERKERK lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.201 N,3 24.105 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEERKERK?

The seabed around the MEERKERK lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the MEERKERK sink?

The MEERKERK sank on Jun 16, 1946.

When was the wreck of the MEERKERK discovered?

The wreck of the MEERKERK was discovered in 1946.

What country did the MEERKERK belong to?

The MEERKERK belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the MEERKERK?

The MEERKERK had a tonnage of 7995 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEERKERK?

The MEERKERK is classified as a steam ship.

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