Binnendijk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Binnendijk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.13 N,2 20.073 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.535500
  • Longitude: -2.334550
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BINNENDIJK
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 116.2
Sonar Width 22.26
Shadow Height 4.08
Orientation 70
Tonnage 6873
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1939
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H053/39 9.10.39 DW IN 503207N, 022000W. (FOIC PORTLAND). - FNM. H053/39 16.10.39 POSN NOW 503204N, 022016W. (CABLE SHIP KILMUN). - FNM 2363/39 & NM 1006/40. H053/39 10.10.42 LOCATED 254DEG, 4.75M FROM BN ON PORTLAND BILL. GEN DEPTH 84FT. ONE MAST SHOWING 20FT AT LWST. BUOY LAID CLOSE TO WK. (TH, 23.9.42). - NM 2237/42. H53/39 7.3.47 DISPERSED. DRIFT SWEPT. CLEAR AT 46FT. (STEEPHOLM, 21.1.47) BUOY REMOVED. (TH & CINC PORTSMOUTH). - NM 592/47. H53/39 14.9.49 POSN 074.5DEG, 4.82M FROM PORTLAND LT HO. DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 52FT, FOUL AT 53FT. LIES 070/250DEG. LENGTH 500FT. LIES IN 13FMS. (SML 1301, 20.8.49). - NM 1191/49. H3124/52 7.6.52 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NM 1065(T)/52 ISSUED. H3124/52 8.8.52 SALVAGE OPERATIONS DISCONTINUED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H1310/88 10.8.88 STANDS UP TO 6MTRS HIGH IN 503204N, 022000W. LIES N/S. (T G WILSON, 6.7.88). NCA. H3848/86 14.1.91 EXAM'D 15.11.90 IN 503205.2N, 022001.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. MAIN WRECKAGE DIMENSIONS ABOUT 120 X 30MTRS, ORIENTATED 070/250DEGS AND VERY BROKEN UP. SCATTERED SMALLER WRECKAGE LIES WITHIN 60MTRS OF MAIN WRECKAGE. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367/90). RETAIN SW 15.8MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. HH091/217/01 / SEP 2009/000186628 22.6.09 EXAM'D 14.9.08 IN 5032.130N, 0220.073W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.25 IN GEN DEPTH 25.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 116.2MTRS, WIDTH 22.3MTRS, HT 4.08MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1217A). AMEND WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 295/10. HH091/154/01 31.12.09 LOCATED 23.2.09 IN 5032.125N, 0220.105W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.07 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 128MTRS, WIDTH 41.8MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 072/252 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). VERY BROKEN UP. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

7.10.39 MINED ON 7.10.39. SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the BINNENDIJK wreck located?

The BINNENDIJK wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.13 N,2 20.073 W.

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

The BINNENDIJK lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.13 N,2 20.073 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BINNENDIJK?

The seabed around the BINNENDIJK lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the BINNENDIJK sink?

The BINNENDIJK sank on Oct 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BINNENDIJK discovered?

The wreck of the BINNENDIJK was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BINNENDIJK belong to?

The BINNENDIJK belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BINNENDIJK carrying?

The BINNENDIJK was carrying general and mixed goods,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BINNENDIJK?

The BINNENDIJK had a tonnage of 6873 tons.

What type of wreck is the BINNENDIJK?

The BINNENDIJK is classified as a steam ship.

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