Vertrouwen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vertrouwen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 20.029 N,2 14.888 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.333817
  • Longitude: 2.248133
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERTROUWEN
Type trawler
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1962
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2006

Surveying Details

H2813/62 1.8.62 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 522000N, 021500E [OGB]. NOT FOUND BY THV MERMAID. (TH). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. H2233/71 27.1.71 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/70). NCA. H2813/62 19.9.72 INS AS WK USC PA 28MTRS. (TYPE KNOWN) NC 1543. HH090/616/01 5.1.95 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2021/000173205 2.2.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2021. (A-2-Sea Solutions Ltd, HI 1517). NFA

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO HAVE STRUCK UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VERTROUWEN wreck located?

The VERTROUWEN wreck is located at coordinates 52 20.029 N,2 14.888 E.

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

The VERTROUWEN lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 52 20.029 N,2 14.888 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERTROUWEN?

The seabed around the VERTROUWEN lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the VERTROUWEN sink?

The VERTROUWEN sank on Jul 1, 1962.

When was the wreck of the VERTROUWEN discovered?

The wreck of the VERTROUWEN was discovered in 1962.

What country did the VERTROUWEN belong to?

The VERTROUWEN belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the VERTROUWEN?

The VERTROUWEN is classified as a trawler.

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