Van Der Wijk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Van der wijk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 42.5 S,112 25.155 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.708333
  • Longitude: 112.419250
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name VAN DER WIJK
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1936
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Surveying Details

H8215/36 22.12.36 WK & LT BUOY IN 064235S, 1122515E. (HAGUE TNM 289/3468/36). - TNM 2486/36. H8215/36 13.2.37 FOUR MOORING BUOYS LAID, PROBABLY SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. (HAGUE TNM 23/233), NCA. H8215/36 4.6.37 FOUR MOORING BUOYS TAKEN UP. (HAGUE NM 117/1276/37). NCA. H8215/36 25.10.37 NDW IN 064230S, 1122515E. (HAGUE NM 243/2846/37). - NM 2048/37. H8215/36 7.12.37 WRECK MARKER BUOY TO REMAIN IN POSN UNTIL FEB'38. (HAGUE PNM 279/3320/37). NCA. H8215/36 7.3.38 LT BUOY, FL.G.12S IN 064230S, 1122515E. (HAGUE PNM 44/46/38). NCA. H8215/36 16.6.38 CANCEL TNM 437/38. (GRAVENHAGE NM 1502/38). NCA. H3151/69 30.8.79 SHOWN AS DW IN 064245S, 1122520E [UND] ON INDONESIAN 70. - NM 2220/79. 4.8.06 SHOWN AS NDW ON INDONESIAN 70 [AUG'96 EDN] & INDONESIAN 361 [MAR'05 EDN CORRECT TO WK 15/06]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1921, CAPSIZED AND SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER WHILST EN-ROUTE SOURABAYA TO TANDJONG PRIOK, NEAR TANDJONG PAKIS BETWEEN SOURABAYA AND SAMARANG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATS.

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FAQ

Where is the VAN DER WIJK wreck located?

The VAN DER WIJK wreck is located at coordinates 6 42.5 S,112 25.155 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAN DER WIJK?

The seabed around the VAN DER WIJK lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the VAN DER WIJK sink?

The VAN DER WIJK sank on Oct 20, 1936.

When was the wreck of the VAN DER WIJK discovered?

The wreck of the VAN DER WIJK was discovered in 1936.

What country did the VAN DER WIJK belong to?

The VAN DER WIJK belonged to NL.

What cargo was the VAN DER WIJK carrying?

The VAN DER WIJK was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VAN DER WIJK?

The VAN DER WIJK had a tonnage of 2633 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAN DER WIJK?

The VAN DER WIJK is classified as a steam ship.

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