Dongedijk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dongedijk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
31 19 N,32 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.316667
  • Longitude: 32.383333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONGEDIJK
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 92.9 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 2500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH475/400/05 11.9.00 AGROUND IN 3119.0N, 3223.0E [WGD]. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 113/2000). INS AS ST PA. - NM 3988/00. 6.2.08 REFLOATED 6.9.00. (LLOYDS VOL.321) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 240. SEP 2008000018673 14.3.08 DELETED FROM BA 241, 2573 & 2578. - NM 1768/08.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2008

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 2000 BY TILLE SCHEEPSBOUW KOOTSTERTILLE B.V., KOOTSTERTILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C.V. SCHEEPVAARTONDERNEMING M.S. SUDDENLY LISTED 30DEGS TO STARBOARD AFTER LEAVING PORT SAID. SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY TUGS BEACHED THE VESSEL ABOUT 2KMS NEAR TO THE CANAL EASTERN BRANCH. PASSAGE PORT SAID FOR LATTAKIA. (LLOYDS REGISTER OF SHIPS & LLOYDS VOL.321).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 19 N,32 23 E
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FAQ

Where is the DONGEDIJK wreck located?

The DONGEDIJK wreck is located at coordinates 31 19 N,32 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONGEDIJK?

The seabed around the DONGEDIJK lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DONGEDIJK sink?

The DONGEDIJK sank on Aug 15, 2000.

When was the wreck of the DONGEDIJK discovered?

The wreck of the DONGEDIJK was discovered in 2000.

What country did the DONGEDIJK belong to?

The DONGEDIJK belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DONGEDIJK carrying?

The DONGEDIJK was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DONGEDIJK?

The DONGEDIJK had a tonnage of 2500 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONGEDIJK?

The DONGEDIJK is classified as a motor vessel.