Wielingen Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wielingen ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.16 N,2 26.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.369333
  • Longitude: 2.437167
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY)
Type light ship
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1912
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Surveying Details

H04073/44 27.10.44 SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT IN 512200N, 022608E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 4.10.44). INS AS NDW. - NM 2318/44. 8.5.68 AMEND TO DW. - NM 297/69. H2119/58 18.7.69 WK 12FMS IN 512212N, 022617E. (BELGIAN NM 119/69). - NM 1185/69. H2119/58 27.10.69 AMEND ON 1406. - NM 1728/69. 11.9.72 AMEND WK 22.2MTRS. NC 323. H1271/81 6.11.81 SHOWN AS WK 22.9MTRS IN 512158N, 022609E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D 102 [1979]. 15.3.85 WK 22.5MTRS SHOWN IN 512212N, 022613.5E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D11. NE 323. H2731/85 22.12.87 NOW SW 20.7MTRS IN 512214N, 022619E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 155/87). - NM ACTION. HH100/351/01 16.8.89 WIELENGEN II SANK IN 512230N, 022645E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). 6.9.93 SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [1993 EDN]. HH342/710/01 6.9.93 INS ON 3371. - NM ACTION. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 20.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5122.183N, 0226.237E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].

Circumstances of loss

WAS IN USE AS RELIEF FOR W HINDER LTV AND SANK AT MOORING WHEN STRUCK BY LIGHTER MINNIE WHICH WAS IN TOW OF SS EKBATANA. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

UK NM 766/24

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FAQ

Where is the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.16 N,2 26.23 E.

How deep is the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.16 N,2 26.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY)?

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

When did the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 14, 1912.

When was the wreck of the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY)?

The WIELINGEN II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a light ship.

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