Schelde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Schelde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 17.74 N,2 11.757 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.295667
  • Longitude: -2.195950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHELDE
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1936
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4647/68 20.10.69 LIES IN 491748N, 021140W [EUR]. ALONGSIDE WK OF 'VOORWAARTS' IS THE WK OF 'SCHELDE' SUNK PRE-1939. (T A TITTERINGTON, 16.10.69). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2004
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 17.74 N,2 11.757 W
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FAQ

Where is the SCHELDE wreck located?

The SCHELDE wreck is located at coordinates 49 17.74 N,2 11.757 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHELDE?

The seabed around the SCHELDE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SCHELDE sink?

The SCHELDE sank on Nov 22, 1936.

When was the wreck of the SCHELDE discovered?

The wreck of the SCHELDE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SCHELDE belong to?

The SCHELDE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SCHELDE carrying?

The SCHELDE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SCHELDE?

The SCHELDE had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHELDE?

The SCHELDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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