Tijl Uilenspiegel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tijl uilenspiegel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.693 N,4 0.548 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.728217
  • Longitude: -4.009133
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIJL UILENSPIEGEL
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Length 30.8 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 152
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1989
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,000.3,090
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2000

Surveying Details

HH208/350/01 10.3.89 HH208/350/01 10.3.89 BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK ABOUT 35 MILES OFF NW ENGLAND. (LL 7.3.89). TO BE SEARCHED FOR BY BELGIAN MINESWEEPER. (LIVERPOOL CG). HH208/350/01 27.4.89 HH208/350/01 27.4.89 LOCATED BY BELGIAN WARSHIP 'BELLIS' ON 19.4.89. (LIVERPOOL CG, TLX). 25.4.89 25.4.89 WK EXAM'D 24.4.89 IN 534342N, 040024W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.7 IN GEN DEPTH 42.3MTRS. BAR SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.4, FOUL AT 31.5MTRS. LIES APPROX. E/W WITH BOW W. DIVER FROM 'BELLIS' REPORTED WK TO BE LYING ON SIDE. BOW MARKED BY PELLET. (TH HARWICH, TLX 24.4.89). INS AS SW 29MTRS. - NM 1438/89. HH208/350/01 26.5.89 HH208/350/01 26.5.89 EXAM'D 10.5.89 IN 534340N, 040031W [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28.9, FOUL AT 29.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.6 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. CONTINUOUS SMALL QUANTITY OF OIL OBSERVED ESCAPING FROM WK. (THV MERMAID, 10.5.89). NFA. HH100/351/04 24.9.91 HH100/351/04 24.9.91 DIVED ON IN 534342N, 040021W ON 12.9.91. LARGE INTACT BEAM TRAWLER LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH BOW TO SSW. (K HURLEY, 20.9.91). NCA. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 HH090/705/01 3.10.96 EXAM'D 18.5.96 IN 534341.6N, 010032.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.7, FOUL 32.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.4 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.3MTR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 152/332 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. INTACT, PROMINENT MAST LIKE STRUCTURES NOTED. POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF BUOYED NETS. SCOUR EXTENDS TO 50MTRS E OF THE WK. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH100/351/16 7.12.00 HH100/351/16 7.12.00 DIVED IN 5343.680N, 0400.470W [WGD] USING GPS. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH ALL TRAWL GEAR ON SEABED. IN GOOD CONDITION. (M BRENNAN, LTR DTD 2.12.00). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS ASSUMED TO HAVE SUNK WHEN BODY OF CREW MEMBER WAS RECOVERED FROM SEA.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL wreck located?

The TIJL UILENSPIEGEL wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.693 N,4 0.548 W.

How deep is the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL and where exactly is it located?

The TIJL UILENSPIEGEL lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.693 N,4 0.548 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL?

The seabed around the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL sink?

The TIJL UILENSPIEGEL sank on Mar 5, 1989.

When was the wreck of the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL discovered?

The wreck of the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL was discovered in 1989.

What country did the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL belong to?

The TIJL UILENSPIEGEL belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL?

The TIJL UILENSPIEGEL had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIJL UILENSPIEGEL?

The TIJL UILENSPIEGEL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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