Maas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.052 N,2 41.595 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.084200
  • Longitude: 2.693250
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 72.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 69
Tonnage 1234
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0015.0,,003.0,069
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6411/21 H6411/21 [NO DATE] INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON CHARTS (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4282/26 14.10.26 H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW (1916). H336/31 20.1.31 H336/31 20.1.31 INS AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1408, 1406, 2182A. H2808/58 9.5.58 H2808/58 9.5.58 AMEND TO WK 16FMS. NE 1610. H2808/58 31.3.59 H2808/58 31.3.59 EXAM'D 12.3.58. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 54FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 117 IN GEN DEPTH 120-140FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 20FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, 12.3.58). H2808/58 25.7.61 H2808/58 25.7.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 71FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 148FT. (HMS SCOTT, 21.6.61). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H4932/61 7.5.64 H4932/61 7.5.64 AMEND TO WK 22FMS. NC 3371. 2.2.82 2.2.82 SHOWN AS WK 36MTRS IN 520502N, 024144E ON RECORDS FOR HI 8. (HMS BULLDOG). AMEND TO WK 19FMS. - NM BLOCK 247/82. H1939/80 5.5.82 H1939/80 5.5.82 EXAMINED 1.7.81 IN 520502N, 024144E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.8 IN GEN DEPTH 43.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.8MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT, 065/245DEGS, CLOSE TO A SANDWAVE. BOWS NE. SONAR LENGTH 74MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). CHART AS WK 36MTRS. AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. BR STD. 18.4.83 18.4.83 SHOWN AS WK 40MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1349 [1983 EDN]. NCA. H3642/81 29.11.83 H3642/81 29.11.83 REPD TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF 39MTRS, SURVEY BY NETHERLANDS SURVEY VESSEL BUYSKES. (NETHERLANDS NM 2432/83). NOT SWEPT. NCA. H3498/88 17.10.88 H3498/88 17.10.88 LEAST DEPTH NOW 37MTRS IN 520507N, 024143E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 498/88). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. HH340/530/02 30.3.95 HH340/530/02 30.3.95 LEAST DEPTH NOW 39MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 216/95). BR STD. 17.2.05 17.2.05 [EUT] POSN: 5205.064N, 0241.620E. NE 1504. 16.7.13 16.7.13 EXAM'D 26.4.13 IN 5205.052N, 0241.595E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.61 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 15MTRS TOWARDS 069 FROM NE END OF WK. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 069/249 DEGS. POSSIBLE FEATURE ABOUT 1MTR SHOALER LOCATED IN WATER COLUMN DATA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1417). SHOALER GEN DEPTHS ALL AROUND. RETAIN WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY A VUIJK & ZONEN, CAPELLE A/D, YSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOUTVAART NV, AMSTERDAM. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 890 NHP FOR 8 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TUNIS FOR ROTTERDAM. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1 AND SANK. 10 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS NE, SCOUR AT NE END

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FAQ

Where is the MAAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.052 N,2 41.595 E.

How deep is the MAAS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.052 N,2 41.595 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAAS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the MAAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MAAS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the MAAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MAAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MAAS (POSSIBLY)?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1234 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAAS (POSSIBLY)?

The MAAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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