Niewkerk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Niewkerk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 3.517 S,124 23.767 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.058617
  • Longitude: 124.396117
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name NIEWKERK
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1746
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/12 28.11.96 REMAINS OF DUTCH EAST INDIAMAN LOCATED IN 060331S, 1242346E [WGD]. 13 LARGE CANNON AND 2 LARGE ANCHORS LIE IN 4-6MTRS OF WATER. (V SKOGLIE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED IN 1746.

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FAQ

Where is the NIEWKERK wreck located?

The NIEWKERK wreck is located at coordinates 6 3.517 S,124 23.767 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIEWKERK?

The seabed around the NIEWKERK lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the NIEWKERK sink?

The NIEWKERK sank on Jan 1, 1746.

When was the wreck of the NIEWKERK discovered?

The wreck of the NIEWKERK was discovered in 1996.

What country did the NIEWKERK belong to?

The NIEWKERK belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the NIEWKERK?

The NIEWKERK is classified as a sailing vessel.

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