Prinses Maria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Prinses maria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.319 N,6 24.154 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.871983
  • Longitude: -6.402567
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINSES MARIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF SILVER CARN. (THE SCILLONIAN, NO 211, SUMMER 1980). NCA. POSN 495217N, 062406W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/19 18.2.03 VESSEL, WHICH WAS SALVAGED AT TIME OF LOSS, IS OWNED BY ROYAL NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT. NO LICENCE IS REQUIRED TO VISIT WK. PRECISE POSN IS NOT KNOWN. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 16.2.03) NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1682 BY DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY, ZEELAND, STRUCK ROCKS NEAR SILVER CARN, WESTERN ROCKS AND FOUNDERED WHILST EN ROUTE FROM TEXEL TO BATAVIA. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the PRINSES MARIA wreck located?

The PRINSES MARIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.319 N,6 24.154 W.

When was the wreck of the PRINSES MARIA discovered?

The wreck of the PRINSES MARIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the PRINSES MARIA belong to?

The PRINSES MARIA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the PRINSES MARIA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the PRINSES MARIA?

The PRINSES MARIA had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINSES MARIA?

The PRINSES MARIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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