Ijmuiden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ijmuiden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.668750
  • Longitude: -2.137917
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IJMUIDEN
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Orientation 70
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01174/45 11.6.45 STRANDED WK IN 484007N, 020840W. (CTF 125). CHART AS ST. - NM 1600/45. 21.9.77 POSN 484008N, 020834W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976, NO.14582015). H1271/77 22.4.80 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 844 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H2302/84 15.8.88 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 484006N, 020806E [EUR]. ANCHORING, FISHING, DREDGING AND DIVING PROHIBITED WITHIN 100MTRS OF WK. (DIFRAP 3205/88). NCA YET. HH351/353/01 9.5.89 WK 9MTRS IN 484006N, 020806W [EUR]. ABOVE RESTRICTIONS REPEATED. (FRENCH NM 89 15 18). CHART AS WK 9MTRS WITH 100MTR RESTRICTED AREA [ANCHORING, FISHING AND DIVING PROHIBITED]. - NM 1534/89. HH351/550/02 20.8.96 WK 10.8MTRS IN 484011N, 020812.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 96 32 17). - NM 3137/96. 5.3.98 GERMAN WW2 VESSEL IN SEVERAL PIECES. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY DIVERS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998, NO.14582015). 24.9.03 SHOWN IN 4840.125N, 0208.275W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7130 [INT 1754] [3RD EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2700.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

IN SEVERAL PIECES

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FAQ

Where is the IJMUIDEN wreck located?

The IJMUIDEN wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W.

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

The IJMUIDEN lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.125 N,2 8.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IJMUIDEN?

The seabed around the IJMUIDEN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the IJMUIDEN sink?

The IJMUIDEN sank on Mar 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the IJMUIDEN discovered?

The wreck of the IJMUIDEN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the IJMUIDEN belong to?

The IJMUIDEN belonged to DE.

What cargo was the IJMUIDEN carrying?

The IJMUIDEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the IJMUIDEN?

The IJMUIDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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