Texel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Texel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.788 N,2 16.797 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.779800
  • Longitude: 2.279950
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEXEL
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 37.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 80
Tonnage 209
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1965
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3155/65 16.5.66 H3155/65 16.5.66 SANK 075 DEG, 10 MILES FROM GALLOPER LTV. (NORTH FORELAND RADIO & LL 2.9.65). INS AS NDWPA IN 514647N, 021315E. BR STD. H3155/65 5.6.67 H3155/65 5.6.67 INS BY NM. - NM 1069/67. H8169/68 9.1.69 H8169/68 9.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING EXTENDED SEARCH WITHIN 3 CABLES OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 29.11.68). NCA. H4988/71 29.11.71 H4988/71 29.11.71 NOT FOUND DURING DETAILED E/S AND SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FOX). DELETED. BR STD. H3835/86 15.3.88 H3835/86 15.3.88 EXAM'D 14.8.87 IN 514645N, 021653E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.8 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. COULD BE A STERN TRAWLER WITH GANTRY AFT. (NP 1008, HI 354). INS AS WK 35MTRS. BR STD. H3850/86 22.11.88 H3850/86 22.11.88 EXAM'D 18.9.88 USING HYDROSEARCH. UPRIGHT, LYING 070/250 DEG, WITH HIGHEST POINT, 5.1MTRS, AT W END (STERN). LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. NO MAST OR OTHER PROJECTION OBSERVED. CHART AS WK 36.9MTRS. NO FURTHER EXAMINATION REQ'D. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 369). HH090/674/01 7.11.95 HH090/674/01 7.11.95 EXAM'D 13.9.95 IN 514647.3N, 021647.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.5 IN GEN DEPTH 43.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. SMALL WK, INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1008, HI 674). TWO FWD HATCHES CAN BE SEEN ON SONAR. AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK QUICKLY AFTER REPORTING 'SHEATHS' BROKEN AND TAKING ON HEAVY LIST.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, HATCHES SHOW ON DCS3

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FAQ

Where is the TEXEL wreck located?

The TEXEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.788 N,2 16.797 E.

How deep is the TEXEL and where exactly is it located?

The TEXEL lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.788 N,2 16.797 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEXEL?

The seabed around the TEXEL lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the TEXEL sink?

The TEXEL sank on Sep 1, 1965.

When was the wreck of the TEXEL discovered?

The wreck of the TEXEL was discovered in 1965.

What country did the TEXEL belong to?

The TEXEL belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the TEXEL?

The TEXEL had a tonnage of 209 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEXEL?

The TEXEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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