Wilfried Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wilfried Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.999 N,5 1.157 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.416650
  • Longitude: 5.019283
Wreck Depth 20.69 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Wilfried
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 46
Orientation 100
Tonnage 294
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0,,4,100
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2671/63 1.10.68 WK 4.0MTRS [2FMS 1FT] IN 532508N, 050103E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 2650/68 & HAGUE SAN 8/68). - NM 1663/68. H2671/63 31.10.68 POSN NOW 532505N, 050108E. (HAGUE NM 2741/68). BR STD. 26.11.70 SHOWN MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, QFL.G ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [1970 EDN]. H2671/63 14.12.72 NOW WK 19.7MTRS. (HAGUE NM 3461/72). - NM 44/73. 22.3.73 NOT SWEPT BECAUSE OF SEAWAY. DEPTH 19.7MTRS. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). H2671/63 18.10.77 NOW WK SW 19.7MTRS. BUOY CLOSE W REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 2977/77). - NM 2450/77. 28.4.78 SHOWN AS WK SW 19.4MTRS IN 532506N, 050109E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [MAR '78 EDN]. BR STD. H4868/71 23.5.78 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO LTR DTD 19.5.78). 19.9.89 WILFRIED, WK SW 19.4MTRS IN 532505N, 050103E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. M10 851). NC 1405. HH340/350/01 21.6.91 SHOWN IN 532502N, 050115E ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [CORRECT TO 268/91]. CONFIRMED BY NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP '90 EDN, NO. M10 851). BR STD. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 19.1MTRS IN 5324.999N, 0501.163E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 18.5.09 WILFRIED, WK SW 19.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5325.0N, 0501.2E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. M10 851)
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER DEVELOPING A HEAVY LIST. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Wilfried wreck located?

The Wilfried wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.999 N,5 1.157 E.

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

The Wilfried lies at a depth of about 20.69 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.999 N,5 1.157 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Wilfried?

The seabed around the Wilfried lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the Wilfried sink?

The Wilfried sank on Sep 24, 1968.

When was the wreck of the Wilfried discovered?

The wreck of the Wilfried was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the Wilfried carrying?

The Wilfried was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the Wilfried?

The Wilfried had a tonnage of 294 tons.

What type of wreck is the Wilfried?

The Wilfried is classified as a motor vessel.

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