Driebergen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Driebergen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.142 N,1 24.345 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.402367
  • Longitude: -1.405750
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRIEBERGEN
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 122.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 125
Tonnage 5231
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0830/40 19.9.40 H0830/40 19.9.40 COLLISION IN POSN 552500N, 012200W, APPROX. (FOIC TYNE). HH242/630/05 26.5.99 HH242/630/05 26.5.99 LOCATED IN 5524.133N, 0124.333W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. INTACT. (MV ANTARES, HN DTD 18.5.99 FOR HI 843). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 16.6.99 IN 5524.142N, 0124.345W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS 125 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LOT OF DEBRIS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. UPRIGHT WITH BOW BROKEN OFF. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.11.05 15.11.05 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS DRIEBERGEN BY THE RECOVERY OF A LARGE BELL ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. (R YOUNG). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY NEW WATERWAY SB CO, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V ZUID HOLLANDSCHE SCHEEV, ROTTERDAM. THREE BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINE FOR 12.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE BAHIA-BLANCA AND METHIL FOR THE TYNE. SANK FOWWOING COLLISION WITH BRITHS MV PORT DARWIN. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOW DETACHED, BOW 125 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 24.142 N,1 24.345 W
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FAQ

Where is the DRIEBERGEN wreck located?

The DRIEBERGEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.142 N,1 24.345 W.

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

The DRIEBERGEN lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.142 N,1 24.345 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DRIEBERGEN?

The seabed around the DRIEBERGEN lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the DRIEBERGEN sink?

The DRIEBERGEN sank on Aug 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DRIEBERGEN discovered?

The wreck of the DRIEBERGEN was discovered in 1999.

What country did the DRIEBERGEN belong to?

The DRIEBERGEN belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DRIEBERGEN carrying?

The DRIEBERGEN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the DRIEBERGEN?

The DRIEBERGEN had a tonnage of 5231 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRIEBERGEN?

The DRIEBERGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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