Meresteijn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meresteijn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 5.25 S,17 57.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.087500
  • Longitude: 17.955550
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERESTEIJN
Type East Indiaman
Flag NL
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1702
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source published other losses
Surveying Details H2211/70 17.11.75 H2211/70 17.11.75 WK IN 330515S, 175720E APPROX, S OF JUTTER ISLAND. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE.131). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE ON THE SOUTH OF JUTTER ISLAND & BROKE UP IN THE SURF WITH HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE. FOR TWO & A HALF CENTURIES COINS & SMALL OBJECTS HAVE BEEN WASHED ASHORE. DURING LATE 1971 TWO DIVERS RECOVERED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SPECIE. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE.131)

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FAQ

Where is the MERESTEIJN wreck located?

The MERESTEIJN wreck is located at coordinates 33 5.25 S,17 57.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERESTEIJN?

The seabed around the MERESTEIJN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MERESTEIJN sink?

The MERESTEIJN sank on Apr 1, 1702.

When was the wreck of the MERESTEIJN discovered?

The wreck of the MERESTEIJN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MERESTEIJN belong to?

The MERESTEIJN belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MERESTEIJN carrying?

The MERESTEIJN was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the MERESTEIJN?

The MERESTEIJN is classified as a east indiaman.

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