Prinses Beatrix (Kw 72) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Prinses beatrix (kw 72) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.287 N,4 48.797 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.288117
  • Longitude: 4.813283
Wreck Depth 18.47 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Prinses Beatrix (KW 72)
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 59
Orientation 230
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1957
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H3502/57 25.7.57 SANK IN 531900N, 044900E APPROX. (LL & HAGUE PNM 140/1827/57). NCA YET. H3502/57 27.9.57 WK SW 12.3MTRS IN 531720N, 044850E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 158/2059/57). - NM 2337/57. 5.2.62 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.7MTRS IN 531720N, 044850E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 1456. NE 112. 7.8.89 PRINSES BEATRIX, WK SW 12.7MTRS IN 531718N, 044853E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L15 1020). NCA. HH340/630/07 2.11.05 NOW WK SW 17.9MTRS IN 5317.29N, 0448.81E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 43/542/05). - NM 5682/05. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.6MTRS IN 5317.297N, 0448.810E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 20.5.09 PRINSES BEATRIX, WK SW 17.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5317.3N, 0448.8E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L15 1020)

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE & SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) wreck located?

The Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.287 N,4 48.797 E.

How deep is the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) and where exactly is it located?

The Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) lies at a depth of about 18.47 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.287 N,4 48.797 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72)?

The seabed around the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) sink?

The Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) sank on Jun 15, 1957.

When was the wreck of the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) discovered?

The wreck of the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) belong to?

The Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the Prinses Beatrix (KW 72)?

The Prinses Beatrix (KW 72) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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