Stad Alkmaar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stad alkmaar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.197 N,2 2.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.369950
  • Longitude: 2.048450
Wreck Depth 24.06 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAD ALKMAAR
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 140.25
Sonar Width 41
Shadow Height 12.37
Orientation 100
Tonnage 5750
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1940
Scour Dimensions 281.0,079.3,010.9,180
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0838/40 31.10.40 NDW IN 522500N, 020400E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2521/40. H01090/40 2.12.40 NDW IN 522214N, 020256E. (HMS FRANKLIN). AMEND POSN. - NM 2926/40. H4167/59 2.6.60 AMEND TO DW. NC 1543. H0838/40 26.7.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 66FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80FT IN 125FT. POSN 522211N, 020257E. (HMS SCOTT, 25.5.61). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1625/61. H3273/61 27.9.62 AMEND TO SW 11FMS. LC 1543. 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 522212N, 020248E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. 28.8.73 AMEND TO SW 20MTRS. NC 2182A. 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 19.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 3.1.95 EXAM'D 6.7.94 IN 522210.15N, 020300.80E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.9, FOUL 23.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 12.0MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). GAP EXISTS IN RECORDS BETWEEN ADJACENT CLEAR SWEEPS. RETAIN SW 19.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000126386 4.5.21 EXAM'D 29.4.21 IN 5222.197N, 00202.875E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS.LENGTH 140.3MTRS, WIDTH 41MTRS, HT 23.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. NFS.(FPV MORVEN, H102_08 HI1517). PROBABLE FISHING NETS RETAIN 19.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN SEP 2021/000173205 5.2.21 EXAM'D 5.2.21 IN 5222.197N, 00202.907E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 140.3MTRS, WIDTH 41MTRS, HT 13.37MTRS. ORIENTATION 100 DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.95MTRS, LENGTH 281.0MTRS, WIDTH 79.25MTRS, ORIENTATION 180DEGS. VESSEL PARTLY INTACT, STERN HEAVELY BROKEN.(FPV MORVEN, H525_WI_10992, HI1517). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT, WHILST EN-ROUTE SANTA CRUZ TO LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALCYON LIJN N.V.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 22.197 N,2 2.907 E
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FAQ

Where is the STAD ALKMAAR wreck located?

The STAD ALKMAAR wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.197 N,2 2.907 E.

How deep is the STAD ALKMAAR and where exactly is it located?

The STAD ALKMAAR lies at a depth of about 24.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.197 N,2 2.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAD ALKMAAR?

The seabed around the STAD ALKMAAR lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the STAD ALKMAAR sink?

The STAD ALKMAAR sank on Sep 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STAD ALKMAAR discovered?

The wreck of the STAD ALKMAAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STAD ALKMAAR belong to?

The STAD ALKMAAR belonged to NL.

What cargo was the STAD ALKMAAR carrying?

The STAD ALKMAAR was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the STAD ALKMAAR?

The STAD ALKMAAR had a tonnage of 5750 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAD ALKMAAR?

The STAD ALKMAAR is classified as a steam ship.

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