Uilenspiegel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uilenspiegel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.55 N,3 22.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.375833
  • Longitude: 3.370333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UILENSPIEGEL
Type roll on-roll off
Flag BE
Tonnage 500
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1962
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3905/49 12.7.65 ST IN 512236N, 032218E. (HAGUE NM 2030/65). BA 325. H2934/62 3.2.72 DELETED. (HAGUE NM 363/72). NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN CHART. DELETE. BA 325 & NE 1872. HH100/351/01 16.8.89 NOW IN 512232N, 032222E. CAN STILL BE SEEN AT LW. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). AMENDED TO ABEY. NCA. 24.1.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON BELGIUM [INT 1474] [LARGEST SCALE REPRODUCTION, 2003 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2007

Circumstances of loss

9.5.89 USED AS RADIO SHIP [RADIO UILENSPIEGEL]. MOORED OFF KNOKKE IN 512800N, 031200E APPROX. BROKE ADRIFT IN A STORM AND STRANDED NEAR CADZAND. WAS PARTIALLY DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89).

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FAQ

Where is the UILENSPIEGEL wreck located?

The UILENSPIEGEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.55 N,3 22.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UILENSPIEGEL?

The seabed around the UILENSPIEGEL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the UILENSPIEGEL sink?

The UILENSPIEGEL sank on Dec 16, 1962.

When was the wreck of the UILENSPIEGEL discovered?

The wreck of the UILENSPIEGEL was discovered in 1965.

What country did the UILENSPIEGEL belong to?

The UILENSPIEGEL belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the UILENSPIEGEL?

The UILENSPIEGEL had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the UILENSPIEGEL?

The UILENSPIEGEL is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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