Minister Tak Van Portvliet (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minister tak van portvliet (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 36.28 N,3 26.774 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.604667
  • Longitude: 3.446233
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 73.2 m
Width 4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1106
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

24.4.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 523415N, 032200E, APPROX. (DR FOWLERS BOOK, CHART D1 - PAGE 34, 195). NCA. H64/21 CONFIRMS ABOVE POSN. INS ON BA 1408. H3039/26 GIVES COMPLETE NAME, TONNAGE, ETC (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H336/31 20.1.31 AMEND DWPA. NE 1408. 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 523412N, 032200E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHT 1954. 4.12.72 SHOWN AS DWPA ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1955. H4830/74 21.4.77 DELETED. (NETH NM 858/77). - NM 1024/77. H4326/87 21.11.88 WK 22MTRS IN 523618N, 032657E [EUR]. (NETH NM 523/88). NE 1504. HH340/590/01 11.5.92 NOW 19.2MTRS IN 523618N, 032650E [EUR]. (NETH NM 287/92) [NETH WK NO.P8-2601]. - NM 1569/92. 23.7.13 SHOWN AS WK 20.4MTRS IN 5236.280N, 0326.774E [WGD] ON BA 1631 [EDN 4 DTD 13.6.13].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HULL FOR HARLINGEN. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 45 MILES NW OF NETHERLANDS COAST. (WW1SL, DODS & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.28 N,3 26.774 E.

How deep is the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 52 36.28 N,3 26.774 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY)?

The MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1106 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY)?

The MINISTER TAK VAN PORTVLIET (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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