Texelstroom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Texelstroom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.782 N,1 54.559 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.696367
  • Longitude: 1.909317
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEXELSTROOM
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 83.6 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 1601
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,rubber,machinery and mechanical parts,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Texelstroom is located at coordinates 51 41.782 N, 1 54.559 E in the North Sea off the coast of Suffolk, England, near the Galloper Light Vessel. While historic survey data from the UK Hydrographic Office mentions earlier investigative reports including a 1947 sonar survey by HMS Franklin and a 1971 sonar search by HMS Fawn that were unable to verify the wreck's location amidst complex sandwave formations, current hydrographic records identify the site as an underwater obstruction. This marine site is characterized by significant seabed mobility in the vicinity of the Galloper sandbanks, requiring mariners to exercise caution when navigating these coordinates.

Surveying Details

H5197/15 13.10.15 WK IN 2M SW BY W 1/2 W FROM GALLOPER LTV. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. INS AS NDWPA IN 514145N, 015440E. NE 1610. H5355/46 15.5.47 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR. (HMS FRANKLIN [E8003]). DELETE. NE 1610. H4988/71 5.1.71 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. EXISTENCE IN CHARTED POSN UNLIKELY. SANDWAVE AREA GAVE MANY SONAR CONTACTS. (HMS FAWN). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914 BY MAATS FYENOORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NV HOLLANDSCHE STOOMB MAATS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR AMSTERDAM. SUNK BY A MINE IN THE N SEA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TEXELSTROOM wreck located?

The TEXELSTROOM wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.782 N,1 54.559 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEXELSTROOM?

The seabed around the TEXELSTROOM lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TEXELSTROOM sink?

The TEXELSTROOM sank on Oct 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the TEXELSTROOM discovered?

The wreck of the TEXELSTROOM was discovered in 1915.

What country did the TEXELSTROOM belong to?

The TEXELSTROOM belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TEXELSTROOM carrying?

The TEXELSTROOM was carrying foodstuffs: solid,rubber,machinery and mechanical parts,coal.

What was the tonnage of the TEXELSTROOM?

The TEXELSTROOM had a tonnage of 1601 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEXELSTROOM?

The TEXELSTROOM is classified as a steam ship.

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