Schelde Vi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Schelde vi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 17.5 N,4 18.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.291667
  • Longitude: 4.304167
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHELDE VI
Type tug
Flag NL
Length 27.7 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 110
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.6.72 BEACHED ON LEFT BANK OF R SCHELDT, NEAR BUOY 99. (LLOYDS VOL.208) NCA, POSN 511730N, 041815E FOR FILING ONLY. 4.4.75 NO SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS CHARTS, SO PRESUMED SALVAGED. AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED ON LEFT BANK OF R SCHELDT, NEAR BUOY 99. (LLOYDS VOL.208)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 17.5 N,4 18.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the SCHELDE VI wreck located?

The SCHELDE VI wreck is located at coordinates 51 17.5 N,4 18.25 E.

When did the SCHELDE VI sink?

The SCHELDE VI sank on Jun 20, 1972.

When was the wreck of the SCHELDE VI discovered?

The wreck of the SCHELDE VI was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SCHELDE VI belong to?

The SCHELDE VI belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the SCHELDE VI?

The SCHELDE VI had a tonnage of 110 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHELDE VI?

The SCHELDE VI is classified as a tug.