Ijsselstroom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ijsselstroom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 29.85 N,1 45.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.497500
  • Longitude: -1.765167
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IJSSELSTROOM
Type tug
Length 19.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 2009
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel IJSSELSTROOM is located off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland, in the North Sea at coordinates 57 29.85 N, 1 45.91 W. Sunk on June 18, 2009, the general depth at the site is 23 meters with at least 16 meters of water clearance over the remains. Insurers initially discussed recovery operations following the sinking, but with no further updates since July 2012, the wreck is assumed to have been lifted and removed.

Surveying Details

SEP 2009/000044550 18.6.09 SANK IN 5729.85N, 0145.91E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. (ABERDEEN CG, VIA RNW, 14.6.09). 18.6.09 REMAINS IN POSN. INSURERS DISCUSSING RECOVERY. AT LEAST 16MTRS OVER WK. LOCAL WARNING COVERS. (PETERHEAD HM, TELECON). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 16.7.12 NOTHING FURTHER HEARD. ASSUME LIFTED. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ASSISTING WITH THE TOW OF A STONE BARGE INTO PETERHEAD. CAUSE NOT REPORTED. NO CASUALTIES.

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FAQ

Where is the IJSSELSTROOM wreck located?

The IJSSELSTROOM wreck is located at coordinates 57 29.85 N,1 45.91 W.

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

The IJSSELSTROOM lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 57 29.85 N,1 45.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IJSSELSTROOM?

The seabed around the IJSSELSTROOM lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the IJSSELSTROOM sink?

The IJSSELSTROOM sank on Jun 14, 2009.

When was the wreck of the IJSSELSTROOM discovered?

The wreck of the IJSSELSTROOM was discovered in 2009.

What type of wreck is the IJSSELSTROOM?

The IJSSELSTROOM is classified as a tug.

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