Maassluis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Maassluis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 53.5 N,6 56.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.891667
  • Longitude: 6.941667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MAASSLUIS
Type tanker
Flag NL
Length 172.8 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 24794
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH411/351/01 6.3.89 SANK IN SHALLOW WATER OFF B'WATER. LIES COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN ABOUT 30MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.275). NCA YET. HH411/351/01 3.4.89 UNDERSTOOD TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN INTO THREE PARTS BY GALE THAT BATTERED VESSEL AGAINST B'WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.275). NCA YET. H2576/88 22.5.89 LIES SUNK WITH ONLY SMALL PART OF FOR'D APRON SHOWING ABOVE WATER AGAINST B'WATER AT PORT METHANIER. (SHIP REPORT, DTD 20.2.89). NCA YET. HH411/351/01 7.6.89 REMOVAL OPS WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN TWO DAYS, VESSEL PIECES ON LIGHTERS IN PORT OF SKIKDA. [REPORT DTD 20.4.89]. (LLOYDS VOL.276). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BROKE AWAY FROM MOORINGS WHILE IN SKIKDA ANCHORAGE DURING A GALE. DRIVEN ONTO BREAKWATER, BROKE IN THREE & SANK. 27 OF CREW OF 29 MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL'S.275 & 276).

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FAQ

Where is the MAASSLUIS wreck located?

The MAASSLUIS wreck is located at coordinates 36 53.5 N,6 56.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAASSLUIS?

The seabed around the MAASSLUIS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the MAASSLUIS sink?

The MAASSLUIS sank on Feb 15, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MAASSLUIS discovered?

The wreck of the MAASSLUIS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MAASSLUIS belong to?

The MAASSLUIS belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MAASSLUIS carrying?

The MAASSLUIS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAASSLUIS?

The MAASSLUIS had a tonnage of 24794 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAASSLUIS?

The MAASSLUIS is classified as a tanker.

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