Beursplein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beursplein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12 N,16 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.200000
  • Longitude: -16.000000
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEURSPLEIN
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 118.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4368
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541200N, 160000W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 540700N, 170600W. (WW2SL). PLOTS IN APPROX 2900MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY DEUTCHE WERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V SCHEEPV MAATS MILLINGEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 345NHP. PASSAGE GOUROCK FOR THE USA. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN DIVE BOMBERS. 22 MEN LOST. (DODS & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BEURSPLEIN wreck located?

The BEURSPLEIN wreck is located at coordinates 54 12 N,16 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEURSPLEIN?

The seabed around the BEURSPLEIN lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the BEURSPLEIN sink?

The BEURSPLEIN sank on Feb 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEURSPLEIN discovered?

The wreck of the BEURSPLEIN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEURSPLEIN belong to?

The BEURSPLEIN belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the BEURSPLEIN?

The BEURSPLEIN had a tonnage of 4368 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEURSPLEIN?

The BEURSPLEIN is classified as a steam ship.

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