Samselbu (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Samselbu (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.901 N,3 8.021 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.381683
  • Longitude: 3.133683
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMSELBU (AFTER PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7253
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01729/45 3.5.45 ST, DRIES 10FT, IN 512256N, 030756E, WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1258/45. H5371/46 9.9.46 NOW STATED TO BE DW. (NETHERLANDS NM 632 & 649/46) - NM 3231/46. H5734/46 4.10.46 NOW STATED TO BE DW (MAST). (NETHERLANDS NM 86/662/46) - NM 3374/46. H5371/46 21.11.46 STATED TO BE ST. (NETHERLANDS NM 92/722/46) - NM 3480/46. 13.10.48 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT] ON SURVEY [E8277]. LC 325. H3697/52 11.9.53 BEING SURVEYED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. H3697/52 10.10.53 LEAST DEPTH NOW 4FMS 1FT, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S. (HMS SHACKLETON) - NM 2342/53. H3697/52 4.11.55 BUOY MOVED 1M SW OF WK. (OSTEND NM 20/94/55) - NM 2668/55. 10.12.55 NOW STATED TO BE NDW, & BUOY REMOVED. (BELGIAN HYDRO) - NM 2941/55. 18.10.56 NOW CHARTED IN 512251N, 030806E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 325. H3199/74 17.6.74 SHOWN AS F IN 512251N, 030806E ON BELGIAN 7 SHEET 12. NCA. 7.2.91 NO NAME GIVEN, NDW IN 512257N, 030806E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP'90 EDN, NO.S10 1336) BR STD. 22.11.99 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIAN D11 [ 1998 EDN]. NE 1872 [PREVIOUSLY SHOWN AS F ON NC PUBLISHED 1997]. 17.12.02 SHOWN IN 5122.901N, 0308.021E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILST ON PASSAGE ANTWERP TO THE THAMES. (WW2SL, LLWW2)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.901 N,3 8.021 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.901 N,3 8.021 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) sink?

The SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) sank on Mar 19, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) belong to?

The SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) carrying?

The SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART)?

The SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 7253 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMSELBU (AFTER PART)?

The SAMSELBU (AFTER PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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