De Blauwe Tulp (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
De blauwe tulp (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 56.966 N,7 3.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.949433
  • Longitude: 7.065117
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.12.75 8.12.75 POSN GIVEN AS OFF FARSUND, 20M SE OF LISTA. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA, POSN 575500N, 070500E FOR FILING ONLY. 14.6.02 14.6.02 NDW SHOWN IN 5756.950N, 0703.950E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 10 & 11 [REPRINTS 4/00]. PROBABLY THIS WK. NC 3535. 5.2.08 5.2.08 SHOWN IN 5756.966N, 0703.907E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 10 [REPRINT JAN '07, ADOPTION]. NE 3517.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1968 BY ANGYALFOLD SHIPYARD, BUDAPEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WHITE STAR SHIPPING & TRADING CO. BV. ON PASSAGE FROM GDYNIA FOR BELFAST. SANK OFF FARSUND AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK. 2 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.222 & MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 56.966 N,7 3.907 E
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FAQ

Where is the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 56.966 N,7 3.907 E.

How deep is the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 57 56.966 N,7 3.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) sink?

The DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 6, 1975.

When was the wreck of the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY)?

The DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY)?

The DE BLAUWE TULP (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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