Meeuw Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meeuw Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.516 N,0 21.834 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.725267
  • Longitude: -0.363900
Wreck Depth 5.4 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEEUW
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 30 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.2
Tonnage 174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H8288/46 7.1.47 H8288/46 7.1.47 DUTCH MV MEEUW, DANGER TO NAVIGATION, SUNK IN 534331N, 002144E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE N. (HCB NM 72/46) CHART AS DW. - NM 13/47. H8288/46 10.11.47 H8288/46 10.11.47 NOW FOUL, LEAST DEPTH 3FMS 2FT. (HCB NM 57/47). - NM 2955/47. 2.1.51 2.1.51 NOW CHARTED AS F. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8288/46 23.8.60 H8288/46 23.8.60 LIES 166DEG [S4 DEG E MAG], 443YDS FROM ST ANDREWS DOCK FS. DISPERSED TO 20.5FT BELOW LWOST. (HCB 28.10.47). H5095/56 29.6.65 H5095/56 29.6.65 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 2FT ON SURVEY K2204 [FOLIO KV]. NE 3497. 27.9.77 27.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 5.4MTRS ON BTDB CHART K7539/1 [SEP'77]. NE 3497. H1433/76 14.5.79 H1433/76 14.5.79 SHOWN AS F ON BTDB SURVEY K5557 [1.3.79]. BR STD. 13.10.82 13.10.82 SHOWN AS WK 5.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS ON HUMBER COLLECTOR NO.7. RETAIN AS FOUL. H1270/80 4.6.85 H1270/80 4.6.85 SHOWN AS WK 5.4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/4 [1984]. NE 3497. 31.3.87 31.3.87 SHOWN AS F IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/6 [1986 EDN]. NE 3497. 4.6.91 4.6.91 SHOWN AS WK 5.4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/11 [1990]. NE 3497. 20.6.92 20.6.92 SHOWN AS FOUL ON HUMBER 8/12 [1.4.92]. NE 3497. 3.6.93 3.6.93 WK 5.4MTRS SHOWN IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS ON HUMBER 8/13 [CORR TO 7.5.93]. RETAIN CHARTED AS FOUL. 24.10.94 24.10.94 SHOWN AS WK 5.4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/14. NE 3497. 31.7.99 31.7.99 SHOWN IN 5343.500N, 0021.733W [OGB] ON HUMBER 8 [19TH EDN 1999]. NE 3497. 12.4.06 12.4.06 EUT POSN: 5343.516N, 0021.834W. BA 3497 [INT 1554] [30TH EDN, MAR'06].
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SUNK WHILE EN-ROUTE DELFZIJL TO SELBY, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E DE BOER. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the MEEUW wreck located?

The MEEUW wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.516 N,0 21.834 W.

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

The MEEUW lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.516 N,0 21.834 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEEUW?

The seabed around the MEEUW lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MEEUW discovered?

The wreck of the MEEUW was discovered in 1946.

What country did the MEEUW belong to?

The MEEUW belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MEEUW carrying?

The MEEUW was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MEEUW?

The MEEUW had a tonnage of 174 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEEUW?

The MEEUW is classified as a motor vessel.

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