Stolwijk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Stolwijk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 11.921 N,8 9.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.198683
  • Longitude: -8.159883
Wreck Depth 1.89 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STOLWIJK
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2.5
Tonnage 2489
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/85/38 22.10.85 SANK AFTER GROUNDING ON INISDOOEY. (P. MCGUINNESS, 14.10.85). HH100/351/06 22.1.93 REPORTED BY DIVERS TO LIE N/S IN 551154N, 080933W. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93) NCA, PLOTS CLOSE INSHORE. RSDRA2025000416162 02/09/2025 EXAM'D 2.9.25; IN 551192N, 080959W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS(INFOMAR,GAL25_04 H525). AMEND DW TO DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK, L/D 1.89 MTRS, IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2025

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND WRECKED ON INISHDOVEY ISLAND DONEGAL WHILE ON VOYAGE FROM CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND, TO GLASGOW. VESSEL, BUILT 1920, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N.V. STOOMV. MAATS.WIJKLIJN. 10 OF 28 CREW LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 4214. Orientated almost N-S, wreck is well broken and scattered with 2 boilers, an engine block, shaft and a possible propeller or anchor visible.

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FAQ

Where is the STOLWIJK wreck located?

The STOLWIJK wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.921 N,8 9.593 W.

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

The STOLWIJK lies at a depth of about 1.89 meters and is located at coordinates 55 11.921 N,8 9.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STOLWIJK?

The seabed around the STOLWIJK lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the STOLWIJK sink?

The STOLWIJK sank on Dec 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STOLWIJK discovered?

The wreck of the STOLWIJK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STOLWIJK belong to?

The STOLWIJK belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the STOLWIJK?

The STOLWIJK had a tonnage of 2489 tons.

What type of wreck is the STOLWIJK?

The STOLWIJK is classified as a steam ship.

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