Van Resselaer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Van resselaer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28 N,4 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.466667
  • Longitude: 4.583333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAN RESSELAER
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 104.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 4241
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OUTSIDE IJMUIDEN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 522800N, 043500E FOR FILING ONLY. 23.2.06 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1631 [INT1418] [1ST EDN, JUN '05 CO-PRODUCTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920 BY NEDERLANDSCHE SCHEEPSBOUW, MAATS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMB. MAATS. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 330 NHP. PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATION. STRUCK A MINE OUTSIDE IJMUIDEN TWO DAYS AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF GERMAN INVASION. RAN ASHORE AND WRECKED. CAPTAIN AND FIVE PASSENGERS LOST. 43 SURVIVORS MADE FOR ENGLAND IN BOATS AND LANDED AT RAMSGATE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VAN RESSELAER wreck located?

The VAN RESSELAER wreck is located at coordinates 52 28 N,4 35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAN RESSELAER?

The seabed around the VAN RESSELAER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VAN RESSELAER sink?

The VAN RESSELAER sank on May 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VAN RESSELAER discovered?

The wreck of the VAN RESSELAER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VAN RESSELAER belong to?

The VAN RESSELAER belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the VAN RESSELAER?

The VAN RESSELAER had a tonnage of 4241 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAN RESSELAER?

The VAN RESSELAER is classified as a steam ship.

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