Rijnstroom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rijnstroom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.218 N,2 52.505 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.570300
  • Longitude: 2.875083
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIJNSTROOM
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 72.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 695
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 23.12.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 513412N, 025241E ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JUL'68 EDN]. NCA YET. H4753/82 3.2.86 WK 23.5MTRS IN 513417N, 025237E [EUR]. (NETH NM 662/85). BR STD. HH100/351/01 14.6.90 MV RIJNSTROOM WAS SUNK IN 513600N, 025400E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). HH100/351/06 16.10.92 EXAM'D BY DIVERS FROM MV AQUARIUS IN 513417N, 025233.5E [EUR]. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE RIJNSTROOM - BELL RECOVERED. (R VERPOORTE, 29.9.92). HH340/530/01 9.6.93 NOW SW 22.6MTRS IN 513416N, 025235E [EUR]. (OOSTENDE NM 9/94/93). - NM 2125/93. 29.10.93 SHOWN ON BELGIUM 101 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 4.2.96 SHOWN AS F ON BELGIAN 101 [OCT'96 EDN]. BR STD. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW WK 22.5MTRS IN 513416N, 025236.5E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). RETAIN AS F, AMEND POSN. BR STD ACTION. HH340/530/04 14.5.97 AMEND FOUL TO SW 22.5MTRS IN 513416N, 025236.5E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 09/97/97). ALREADY SHOWN AS SW 22.5MTRS ON BA 1874 [5.97 EDN]. NCA. 3.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5134.218N, 0252.505E.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY N V C VAN DER GIESSEN & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V HOLLANDSCHE STOOMB MAATS. OIL ENGINE OF 16NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 17. PASSAGE THE DOWNS FOR AMSTERDAM. CREW OF 12 LOST. (R VERPOORTE & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). ?MINED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RIJNSTROOM wreck located?

The RIJNSTROOM wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.218 N,2 52.505 E.

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

The RIJNSTROOM lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.218 N,2 52.505 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIJNSTROOM?

The seabed around the RIJNSTROOM lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the RIJNSTROOM sink?

The RIJNSTROOM sank on Mar 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RIJNSTROOM discovered?

The wreck of the RIJNSTROOM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RIJNSTROOM belong to?

The RIJNSTROOM belonged to NL.

What cargo was the RIJNSTROOM carrying?

The RIJNSTROOM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RIJNSTROOM?

The RIJNSTROOM had a tonnage of 695 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIJNSTROOM?

The RIJNSTROOM is classified as a motor vessel.

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