Waesland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Waesland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32 N,4 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.533333
  • Longitude: 4.000000
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name WAESLAND
Type inshore vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 1400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 25, 2007

Surveying Details

31.12.74 31.12.74 WK IN E SCHELDT. (LLOYDS 219). NCA. POSN 513200N, 040000E FOR FILING ONLY. 21.2.74 21.2.74 SALVAGE OPERATION IN PROGRESS. CARGO REMOVED. VESSEL DELIBERATELY EXPLODED IN FOUR SECTIONS. LIFT TO BE CARRIED OUT BY TAKLIFT I. (LLOYDS 219). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JANSSENS, ANTWERP. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR DUISBURG. SANK IN THE E SCHELDT. 4 CREW LOST. (LLOYDS 219).

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FAQ

Where is the WAESLAND wreck located?

The WAESLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 32 N,4 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAESLAND?

The seabed around the WAESLAND lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the WAESLAND sink?

The WAESLAND sank on Dec 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the WAESLAND discovered?

The wreck of the WAESLAND was discovered in 1974.

What country did the WAESLAND belong to?

The WAESLAND belonged to BE.

What cargo was the WAESLAND carrying?

The WAESLAND was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the WAESLAND?

The WAESLAND had a tonnage of 1400 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAESLAND?

The WAESLAND is classified as a inshore vessel.

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