Antwerpen (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antwerpen (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.269 N,4 19.289 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.254483
  • Longitude: -4.321483
Wreck Depth 35.54 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 45.1 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 49.6
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 70
Tonnage 364
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1270/41 29.3.41 POSN 511600N, 042100W, APPROX 7M NW OF BULL PT. (NOIC SWANSEA, 29.3.41). H5051/70 28.4.71 INS AS NDW PA. NC 1164. 6.10.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 11FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 1179. 14.2.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 1164. H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 20.9.77 IN 511514.6N, 041914.3W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LYING 080/260DEG. FIRM CONTACT INDICATES AN INTACT WK. POSSIBLY UPRIGHT. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). CHART AS WK 31MTRS. BR STD. H3840/86 13.4.88 EXAM'D 18.2.88 IN 511514N, 041912W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.9 IN GEN DEPTH 39-40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. INTACT WK, APPROX 60MTRS LONG, LYING 050/230DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. BR STD. HH091/158/01 16.7.08 LOCATED 15.6.07 IN 5115.269N, 0419.289W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.87 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 49.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). INTACT, PROBABLY INVERTED. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP AROUND WK. RETAIN WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 11.5.16 DIVED SUMMER 2014, CONFIRMED SMALL INVERTED WK WITH DIESEL ENGINE SNAGGED WITH TRAWLING GEAR. (KEITH DENBY E-MAIL DTD 5.5.16, ILFRACOMBE & N DEVON SUB AQUA CLUB). NFA. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 515.269N, 0419.289W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.54MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). AMEND DW 35MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY N V WERF DE NOOD, ALBLASSEIRDAM. HOME PORT TERNEUZEN. FOUR CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 47 HP. PASSAGE BARRY FOR FREMINGTON. BOMBED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL)

General Comments

INTACT, ?INVERTED, SCOUR ALL AROUND WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.269 N,4 19.289 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.269 N,4 19.289 W.

How deep is the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35.54 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.269 N,4 19.289 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY)?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 364 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY)?

The ANTWERPEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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