Stad Maastricht Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stad maastricht Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.939 N,1 22.795 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.715650
  • Longitude: 1.379917
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAD MAASTRICHT
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 89.8
Sonar Width 34.8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 6552
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01159/40 22.5.41 ST IN 514253N, 012250E, MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, 226DEGS, 0.5C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1169/41, TFNM 1177/41 & FNM 2474/41. H0771/40 31.12.42 LT ON BUOY NOW FL.G.10S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2857/42. H01159/40 5.2.46 BUOY NOW G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE NW OF WK. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 405/46. H01159/40 15.8.47 WK NOW DW (MAST). (HMS FRANKLIN). H01159/40 24.11.49 WIRE DRAG SWEEP CLEAR 43FT, FOUL 44FT, SEABED 53-56FT. POSN 514256N, 012257E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1.10.49). - NM 2376/49. H01159/40 20.7.53 EXAM'D IN 514255N, 012253E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 43FT, FOUL 44FT, SEABED 57FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 19FT. LEAST E/S 44FT. WRECK LIES 205/025DEGS. CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS, NE IS LARGER & HAS LESS WATER OVER IT, IN 514254N, 012257E. SW PART IN 514249N, 012253E, CLEAR 44FT. LENGTH 220FT. LYING IN SCOUR 6FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, 13.7.53). H1325/59 26.8.59 LOCATED IN 514255N, 012256E. LEAST E/S 47FT. (ECES HI 5A/58). H3281/63 10.11.64 LEAST E/S 44FT IN 54FT, SCOUR 57FT. NOT EXAMINED FOR LEAST DEPTH. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED OVER NE SECTION. PREVIOUS WIRE SWEPT DEPTH CONSIDERED CORRECT. (HMS ECHO, 11.6.64). H4399/71 21.9.71 EXAM'D IN 514255N, 012253E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 13.8MTRS [45FT] IN 15.4MTRS. SCOUR 16.6MTRS. SAND. LIES IN A SMALL SCOUR ON OTHERWISE FLAT BOTTOM. (HMS EGERIA). NCA. H4399/71 2.5.79 EXAM'D 17.7.78 IN 514254N, 012255E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13 IN GEN DEPTH 16-17MTRS. SCOUR 17.5MTRS. DCS3 GAVE NO DISTINCT SHADOW. WK BROKEN UP WITH NO CLEAR OUTLINE & NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO DISTINGUISH SOUTHERN & NORTHERN SECTIONS. CHART AS A SINGLE WK, RETAINING CHARTED LEAST DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). BR STD. H2007/81 17.2.81 EXAM'D 25.11.80 IN 514254N, 012253E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.2MTRS, FOUL AT 12.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.9 IN GEN DEPTH 16-17MTRS. NO SCOUR. VERY BROKEN UP WITHOUT CLEAR OUTLINE OR ORIENTATION. POSSIBLE THAT MAST/SAMPSON POST STANDS CLEAR OF REMAINING WRECKAGE. (HMS ECHO, HI 68C/80). - NM 594/81. H2044/81 14.1.83 EXAM'D 28.10.82 IN 514254N, 012255E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.5 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS. BROKEN UP GIVING NO CLEAR OUTLINE ON DCS3 FOR HEIGHTING. EXTENDS OVER AREA 120 X 50MTRS WITH LONG AXIS 030/210. CHART AS WK 13.5MTRS AS 1980 SWEEP MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT WITH SLACK WIRE. (SOISS, HI 80). NCA YET. HH090/628/01 1.7.94 EXAM'D 25.5.94 IN 514254N, 012255E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.3, FOUL 13.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.4 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.2MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. WELL DISPERSED, 160 BY 70MTRS, ORIENTATED NE/SW. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 628). BR STD. 12.5.05 [EUT] POSN: 5142.931N, 0122.812E. NE 1975. 5.3.13 EXAM'D 30.11.12 IN 5142.939N, 0122.795E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.49 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 89.9MTRS, WIDTH 34.8MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). AMEND WK 12.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

25.12.40 PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE USA. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. ATTACKED ON 23.12 AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW ON 25.12.40. (LL WW2).

General Comments

WELL DISPERSED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.939 N,1 22.795 E
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FAQ

Where is the STAD MAASTRICHT wreck located?

The STAD MAASTRICHT wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.939 N,1 22.795 E.

How deep is the STAD MAASTRICHT and where exactly is it located?

The STAD MAASTRICHT lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.939 N,1 22.795 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAD MAASTRICHT?

The seabed around the STAD MAASTRICHT lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the STAD MAASTRICHT sink?

The STAD MAASTRICHT sank on Dec 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STAD MAASTRICHT discovered?

The wreck of the STAD MAASTRICHT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the STAD MAASTRICHT belong to?

The STAD MAASTRICHT belonged to NL.

What cargo was the STAD MAASTRICHT carrying?

The STAD MAASTRICHT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STAD MAASTRICHT?

The STAD MAASTRICHT had a tonnage of 6552 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAD MAASTRICHT?

The STAD MAASTRICHT is classified as a steam ship.

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