Waddenzee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Waddenzee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 26.145 S,44 15.149 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.435750
  • Longitude: 44.252483
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WADDENZEE
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2017

Surveying Details

14.12.78 STRANDED IN 252500S, 441400E APPROX. LATER, CONTRASTING REPORTS AS TO ITS GENERAL CONDITION. (LL 13,14 & 19.12.78). NCA YET. H3833/72 17.1.79 ST CONSPIC IN 252530S, 441512E. (DIFRAP 217/79). - NM 258/79. H4659/79 26.3.79 DETAILS ABOVE CONFIRMED. (BREST NM 79 06 48). NCA. 10.5.79 REPORT THAT VESSEL STILL IN SAME POSN, CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 3.5.79). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-UNDEN. BUILT IN 1969. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H & P HELWERDA. PASSAGE MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, FOR JAPAN. RAN AGROUND ON JAGGED ROCKS KNOWN AS THE RECIFS DE L'ETOILE, OFF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF MADAGASCAR. FLOODED THROUGHOUT AND ABANDONED AS A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WADDENZEE wreck located?

The WADDENZEE wreck is located at coordinates 25 26.145 S,44 15.149 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WADDENZEE?

The seabed around the WADDENZEE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the WADDENZEE sink?

The WADDENZEE sank on Dec 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the WADDENZEE discovered?

The wreck of the WADDENZEE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the WADDENZEE belong to?

The WADDENZEE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WADDENZEE carrying?

The WADDENZEE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WADDENZEE?

The WADDENZEE had a tonnage of 1534 tons.

What type of wreck is the WADDENZEE?

The WADDENZEE is classified as a carrier.

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