Maarten Cornelis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maarten cornelis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.002 N,4 43.394 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.316700
  • Longitude: -4.723233
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAARTEN CORNELIS
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 35.7
Sonar Width 8.1
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 85
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1971
Scour Dimensions 0057.0,,005.0,014
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5043/70 23.4.71 H5043/70 23.4.71 SUNK IN 531854N, 045418W. POSN BY DECCA. (TH HOLYHEAD). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H5043/70 13.9.79 H5043/70 13.9.79 LOCATED 25.5.79 IN 531858N, 044320W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. DCS3 HT 12.3MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS, ALMOST UPRIGHT WITH MASTS INTACT, PROTRUDING AT LEAST 7MTRS CLEAR OF HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE. (HMS FAWN, HI 57B/79). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS. - NM 2316/79. H1935/80 20.3.84 H1935/80 20.3.84 LOCATED 11.12.83 IN 531900N, 044320W [OGB]. POSN FROM DCS3. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LYING 110/290DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 3). NCA. 10.3.14 10.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5319.002N, 0443.394W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 41.2MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.6MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 57MTRS TOWARDS 014DEGS. LENGTH 35.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.1MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT WITH MASTS STILL STANDING 4MTRS ABOVE THE MAIN BODY OF THE VESSEL. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). BOWS E. AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED AFTER STRIKING ROCKS OFF S. STACK, ANGLESEY.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS E, MAST STANDING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 19.002 N,4 43.394 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAARTEN CORNELIS wreck located?

The MAARTEN CORNELIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.002 N,4 43.394 W.

How deep is the MAARTEN CORNELIS and where exactly is it located?

The MAARTEN CORNELIS lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.002 N,4 43.394 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAARTEN CORNELIS?

The seabed around the MAARTEN CORNELIS lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the MAARTEN CORNELIS sink?

The MAARTEN CORNELIS sank on Apr 19, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MAARTEN CORNELIS discovered?

The wreck of the MAARTEN CORNELIS was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MAARTEN CORNELIS belong to?

The MAARTEN CORNELIS belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the MAARTEN CORNELIS?

The MAARTEN CORNELIS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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