Van Meerlant (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Van meerlant (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.488 N,0 51.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.474800
  • Longitude: 0.866333
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAN MEERLANT (PART OF)
Type minelayer
Flag NL
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02058/41 16.6.41 POSN 032.25 DEG MINSTER CHURCH 3.76M OR 512829N, 005206E USING HSA. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 14.6.41). H02058/41 10.7.41 INS DW. - NM 1593/41. H02058/41 10.7.41 INS GREEN WRECK BUOY 005DEG 270FT FROM WRECK. - TFNM 1603/41. H02058/41 19.6.41 LIES 193 DEG 2.48M SW MEASURED MILE BN OR 512827N, 005208E USING HSA. (TRINITY HOUSE 19.6.41). H02058/41 7.10.41 INS GREEN WRECK BUOY ON CHARTS. - FNM 2342/41. H02058/41 25.5.43 SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR 33FT, FOUL 34FT. (HMS ST TUDNO, 30.3.43). AMEND WK 5FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1063/43. H02058/41 10.12.45 DRIFT SWEEP AND E/S AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR 45FT, FOUL 46FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 4.12.45). AMEND WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 4030/45. H5652/45 4.12.46 WRECK IS IN TWO PARTS: A: 512829N, 005208E & B: 512828N, 005206E. A: CLEAR 43FT, FOUL 44FT. LEAST DEPTH 43FT. B: CLEAR 45FT, LEAST DEPTH 45FT. (HMS FRANKLIN E7895, 1946). INS WK 7FMS 1FT AND WK 7FMS 3FT. LC 1185. H1933/61 26.3.62 AMEND WK 8FMS 4FT. (K2356). NC 1185. H910/60 1.3.65 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. (K4196). NE 3683. H2984/67 12.9.67 EASTERN END OF GREAT NORE ON SOUTH EDGE OF MEDWAY APPROACH CHANNEL PARTLY DISPERSED BY ADMIRALTY 1943 AND 1945, 45FT REPORTED. 1951 SURVEY GAVE LEAST DEPTH 51FT 9INS. NOT SWEPT. 1959 SURVEY AND SWEEPING SHOWED TWO PIECES OF WRECKAGE 250FT APART 52FT. ON UPPER, SMALLER PORTION 45FT 3INS. ON LOWER, LARGER PORTION. (HM MEDWAY). 27.5.68 AMEND WKS 7FMS 4FT [LAT]. NE 1185. WITH WK CLOSE NE 12.3.69 AMEND WK 8FMS 0FT. NC 3683. 14.7.71 AMEND WK 14.6MTRS. NC 3683. 5.3.73 AMEND WKS 14.0MTRS. NC 1185. 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 14.0MTRS (WITH WK CLOSE NE). NC 1607. 1.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5128.499N, 0051.999E. SEP 2017/000067313 28.4.17 SHOALEST DEPTH OF WRECK 15.14MTRS IN 5128.489N, 0051.966E [WGD]. (MEDWAY PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY 2016). RETAIN SW 14.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000288403 14.01.21 SHOALEST DEPTH OF WRECK 15.37MTRS IN 5128.489N, 0051.979E [WGD]. (MPA PORT OF SHEERNESS SURVEY 2020). INS SW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000166549 2.7.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 15.5.21 IN 5128.4880N, 0051.9802E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. LENGTH 16.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.0MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 90/270 DEGS. NFS. (MEDWAY PORTS AUTHORITY SURVEY, BDC H525(LITE)). AMEND DW 14.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) wreck located?

The VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.488 N,0 51.98 E.

How deep is the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.488 N,0 51.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF)?

The seabed around the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) sink?

The VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) sank on Jun 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) belong to?

The VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the VAN MEERLANT (PART OF)?

The VAN MEERLANT (PART OF) is classified as a minelayer.

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