Zuidpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zuidpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.283 N,3 22.953 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.604717
  • Longitude: 3.382550
Wreck Depth 7.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZUIDPOOL
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1965
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H4058/65 24.5.66 WK SW 0FMS 5FT IN 513655N, 032302E [EUR], MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QKFL.G, W TOPMARK. (HAGUE TNM, DTD 17.5.66) - NM 1497/66. 15.6.67 CLEARING OPS STARTED. (HAGUE TNM 1443/67). NCA. H4058/65 19.6.69 CLEARING OPS BEING CARRIED OUT. (HAGUE TNM 1555/69). NCA YET. 10.2.70 CLEARING OPS ENDED. (HAGUE NM 274/70). NCA YET. H4058/65 16.4.70 AMENDED TO WK 7.8MTRS [4FMS 1FT]. (HAGUE NMS 613/70 & 756/70). - NM 703/70. 23.12.04 SHOWN IN 5136.283N, 0322.953E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 110 [1473] [4TH EDN DEC '04, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110. 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK 7.4MTRS [LAT] ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.

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FAQ

Where is the ZUIDPOOL wreck located?

The ZUIDPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.283 N,3 22.953 E.

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

The ZUIDPOOL lies at a depth of about 7.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.283 N,3 22.953 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZUIDPOOL?

The seabed around the ZUIDPOOL lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ZUIDPOOL sink?

The ZUIDPOOL sank on Nov 18, 1965.

When was the wreck of the ZUIDPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the ZUIDPOOL was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ZUIDPOOL belong to?

The ZUIDPOOL belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ZUIDPOOL?

The ZUIDPOOL had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZUIDPOOL?

The ZUIDPOOL is classified as a motor vessel.

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