Toornvliet (Probably) Wreck

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Toornvliet (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.294 N,1 48.359 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.204900
  • Longitude: 1.805983
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 139
Tonnage 338
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1949
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3844/64 19.11.64 H3844/64 19.11.64 NDW PA IN 511242N, 014900E. (PARIS NM 64 43 21). BR STD. H4403/65 29.3.66 H4403/65 29.3.66 WK LOCATED IN 511212N, 014824E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. EXAM'D 12.5.65. LEAST E/S DEPTH 118FT IN GEN DEPTH 127FT. VERY SMALL WK, STANDING ABT 10FT HIGH. (HMS MYRMIDON, HI 11/65). AMEND TO WK 19FMS IN 511212N, 014824E. R/S. 25.6.69 25.6.69 THIS COULD BE WK OF MV 'TOORNVLIET'. H4667/70 1.1.70 H4667/70 1.1.70 DETECTED ON FISHERMANS SONAR IN 511212N, 014824E AT 800 & 1200YDS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 20/70). H1928/71 27.1.71 H1928/71 27.1.71 GOOD FISHERMANS SONAR CONTACT FROM NE AND SE. LOCATED DURING SONAR AREA SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG/HMS BEAGLE, HI 20/70). H1928/71 7.12.71 H1928/71 7.12.71 LOCATED & EXAM'D IN 511222N, 014827E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.3, FOUL AT 29.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.6 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 40MTRS. VERY SMALL WK ON FLAT SEABED. (HMS FAWN, ROS). AMEND TO WK SW 16FMS. OGB POSN: 511217N, 014828E. - NM 2018/71. 28.3.72 28.3.72 SHOWN AS WK SW 29.4MTRS ON SURVEY [K 6233/1]. 15.6.72 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK SW 29.5MTRS. NC 1828. H2820/71 6.11.81 H2820/71 6.11.81 NOT LOCATED DURING DUTCH SURVEY [K8495/11], FEB 1981. NCA YET. 6.2.89 6.2.89 NOW CHARTED IN 511217N, 014829E [OGB]. NC 323. HH090/460 21.6.89 HH090/460 01 21.6.89 NOT FOUND DURING FULL DISPROVING SEARCH USING E/S AND DCS3. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE. (NP 1008, HI 460). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/552/01 19.10.92 HH090/552/01 19.10.92 LOCATED 19.8.92 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. SMALL CONTACT LYING FLUSH WITH, OR JUST BELOW, THE SEABED. COVERS AN AREA OF ABOUT 30MTRS SQUARE. NO MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. NOT FURTHER EXAM'D. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 552). NCA. HH091/159/01 29.8.07 HH091/159/01 & SEP 2007/000062509 29.8.07 LOCATED 2006 IN 5112.294N, 0148.359E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.76 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 139/319 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES 107 DEGS, 50MTRS FROM PREVIOUS POSN. (OSAE, HI 1159). POSSIBLY SAME ITEM. AMEND OBSTN 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2007
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 12.294 N,1 48.359 E
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Where is the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.294 N,1 48.359 E.

How deep is the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 51 12.294 N,1 48.359 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) sink?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 11, 1949.

When was the wreck of the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1964.

What country did the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY)?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 338 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY)?

The TOORNVLIET (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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