Hmnls Van Meerlant (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Hmnls van meerlant (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.513 N,0 52.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.475217
  • Longitude: 0.867500
Wreck Depth 13.9 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF)
Type minelayer
Flag NL
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 252
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H02058/41 14.6.41 POSN 032.25DEG MINSTER CHURCH 3.76M OR 512829N. 005206E USING HSA. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 14.6.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1593/41. H02058/41 19.6.41 193DEG 2.48M SW MEASURED MILE BN OR 512827N, 005208E. POSN BY HSA. (TRINITY HOUSE, 19.6.41). H02058/41 10.7.41 INS GREEN WRECK BUOY 005DEG 270FT FROM WRECK. - TFNM 1603/41. H02058/41 7.10.41 INS GREEN WRECK BUOY ON CHARTS. - FNM 2342/41. H02058/41 25.5.43 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR 33FT, FOUL 34FT. (HMS ST TUDNO, 30.3.43). AMEND WK 5FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1063/43. H02058/41 4.12.45 DRIFT SWEEP AND E/S AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR 45FT, FOUL 46FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS 4.12.45). H5652/45 10.12.45 WRECK IS IN TWO PARTS (A) 512829N, 005208E & (B) 512828N, 005204E. (A) CLEAR 43FT, FOUL 44FT. LEAST WATER 43FT. (B) CLEAR 45FT, LEAST WATER 45FT. (HMS FRANKLIN 1946). AMEND WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 4030/45. H7801/46 4.12.46 AMEND WK 7FMS 1FT. (E7895). BR STD. H1933/61 26.3.62 AMEND WK 7FMS 3FT. (K2356). BR STD. H910/60 1.3.65 AMEND WK 7FMS 5FT. (K4196). BR STD. H2984/67 12.9.67 PARTLY DISPERSED BY ADMIRALTY 1943 AND 1945, 45FT REPORTED. 1951 SURVEY GAVE LEAST DEPTH 51FT 9INS. 1959 SURVEY AND SWEEPING SHOWED TWO PIECES OF WRECKAGE 250FT APART. 52FT ON UPPER SMALLER PORTION. 45FT 3INS ON LOWER LARGER PORTION. (HM MEDWAY). 14.7.71 AMEND SW 14.0MTRS IN 512829N, 0052.10E. NC 3683. 1.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5128.515N, 0052.066E. SEP 2017/000067313 28.4.17 SHOALEST DEPTH OF WRECK 14.24MTRS IN 5128.515N, 0052.053E [WGD]. (MEDWAY PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY 2016). RETAIN SW 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000084358 30.4.19 SHOALEST DEPTH OF WRECK 13.9MTRS IN 5128.5140N, 0052.0523E [WGD]. NFS. (MEDWAY PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY 2019). AMEND DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000018423 24.1.20 SHOALEST DEPTH OF WRECK 14.29MTRS IN 5128.5150N, 0052.0527E [WGD]. (MEDWAY PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY 2019). RETAIN DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000288403 14.01.2021 SHOALEST DEPTH OF WRECK 14.3TRS IN 5126.9600N, 0052.0500E [WGD]. NFS. (MPA PORT OF SHEERNESS SURVEY 2020). RETAIN DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000166549 2.7.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 15.5.21 IN 5128.5132N, 0052.0500E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.3MTRS. LENGTH 32.0MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 252/72 DEGS. NFS. (MEDWAY PORTS AUTHORITY SURVEY, BDC H525(LITE)). RETAIN OBSTN 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.513 N,0 52.05 E.

How deep is the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 13.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.513 N,0 52.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) sink?

The HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) sank on Jun 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) belong to?

The HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF)?

The HMNLS VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) is classified as a minelayer.

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