Waalstroom (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Waalstroom (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.08 N,1 52.091 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.084667
  • Longitude: 1.868183
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 81.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1441
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

AUG 1916. POSN 520520N, 014940E. 4 MILES NE OF SHIPWASH LTV. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, DATE OF SINKING AND TONNAGE. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS DW (1916)(PA) IN 520520N, 014940E. BR STD. H335/31 15.1.31 AMEND TO DWPA. BR STD. H3052/31 27.10.31 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. H4139/76 5.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SWEEP IN POSN 520520N, 014940E. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). 15.7.87 WAALSTROOM BELIEVED LOCATED IN 520503N, 015212E. CONFIRMATION WILL BE FORWARDED. (BEASLEY, C-LIFT MARINE). 17.10.90 CONFIRMED THAT A WK LIES IN POSITION QUOTED. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. LIES ON PORT SIDE, HAS CENTRAL BRIDGE/ACCOMMODATION WITH TWO HOLDS FOR'D AND AFT. NO CARGO IDENTIFIED. (T PICKERING, C-LIFT DIVING, TELECON 15.10.90). INS AS NDW IN 520503N, 015212E. BR STD. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAM'D 7.8.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO ABEY. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. ON PASSAGE SWANSEA TO AMSTERDAM.

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FAQ

Where is the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.08 N,1 52.091 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?

The WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1441 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?

The WAALSTROOM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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