Telegraaf Xviii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Telegraaf xviii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.425 N,1 28.155 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.757083
  • Longitude: 1.469250
Wreck Depth 13.6 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELEGRAAF XVIII
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 306
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7223/17 WK IN 514523N, 012816E, 25FT OVER AND BUOY TO N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 743/17. H8425/19 25.11.19 NOW SHOWN AS WK 7FMS, BUOY DELETED. (TH NM). BR STD. H6681/49 22.8.50 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS 5FT. (HMS FRANKLIN). BR STD. H6681/49 3.4.59 NOW SHOWN AS WK 7FMS 1FT. WIRE DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 43FT, FOUL 44FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 48FT. GEN DEPTH 55FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 67FT. (ECES SWEEP 14.11.58). REMOVED FROM ALL SCALES EXCEPT NE 1975. H6681/49 21.4.59 WIRE DRAG SWEEP, CLEAR 41FT, FOUL 42FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 47-57FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 47FT. FAIR A/S CONTACT. SCOUR 70FT. (HMS FRANKLIN 12.10.49). H3281/63 10.11.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 47FT IN GEN DEPTH 57FT. SCOUR 64FT. NOT EXAMINED FOR LEAST DEPTH, SWEPT DEPTH AND POSN. GOOD A/S AND E/S TRACE. (HMS ECHO). H6681/49 25.6.68 AMENDED TO SW 6FMS 5FT [OLD DATUM]. (HMS ENTERPRISE). - NM 1109/68. H6681/49 8.7.68 TWO SHIP DRIFT SWEEP, WK CLEARED AT 40FT, FOULED AT 42FT. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK BY E/S 45FT, GEN DEPTH 50-55FT. SCOUR 56FT. AN EXCELLENT SONAR CONTACT, ESPECIALLY FROM NE, NOT SO GOOD FROM NW BECAUSE OF BANK BEHIND IT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 68/68). H6681/49 12.6.69 SHOWN AS SW 6FMS 4FT [LAT DATUM]. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NE 1975. 23.1.73 NOW SHOWN AS SW 12.2MTRS ON NE 1975. H3921/73 NOT FOUND WITH MS47 SSS & CLOSE SOUNDING. BANK EXTENDED & GENERAL DEPTHS SHOALER THAN REPORTED. WK IS NOW PRESUMED COVERED. (SOISS 1973). AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1975. H4399/71 3.5.79 LOCALITY EXAMINED FROM 4 DIRECTIONS USING DCS3. NO INDICATION OF WK FOUND. EXISTENCE CONSIDERED VERY DOUBTFUL. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). NFA. 5.3.13 LOCATED 15.11.12 IN 5145.425N, 0128.155E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.68 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. SMALL PROTRUSION SURROUNDED BY SANDWAVES. DIMENSIONS AND ORIENTATION DIFFICULT TO DETECT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). POSSIBLY THIS WK. AMEND LIVE. INS AS WK 13.6MTRS. RSDRA2024000289545 29.10.24 WK SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024; LOCATED IN 5145.425N, 0128.154E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.59MTRS. NO INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED. (HI1863 CLINTON MARINE SURVEY) RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 13.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LONDON. SUNK BY SUBMARINE 26M W OF THE HOOK OF HOLLAND. (WW1 FMSL & LL WW1).

General Comments

SMALL PROTRUSION, SURROUNDED BY SANDWAVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 45.425 N,1 28.155 E
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FAQ

Where is the TELEGRAAF XVIII wreck located?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.425 N,1 28.155 E.

How deep is the TELEGRAAF XVIII and where exactly is it located?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII lies at a depth of about 13.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.425 N,1 28.155 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TELEGRAAF XVIII?

The seabed around the TELEGRAAF XVIII lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the TELEGRAAF XVIII sink?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII sank on Jun 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TELEGRAAF XVIII discovered?

The wreck of the TELEGRAAF XVIII was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TELEGRAAF XVIII belong to?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TELEGRAAF XVIII carrying?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TELEGRAAF XVIII?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII had a tonnage of 306 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELEGRAAF XVIII?

The TELEGRAAF XVIII is classified as a steam ship.

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