Volkerak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Volkerak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.45 N,1 19.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.590833
  • Longitude: -1.323333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLKERAK
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 39.5 m
Width 7.5 m
Tonnage 337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1951
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.2.07 21.2.07 SCATTERED REMAINS LIE IN 5-6MTRS CLOSE TO 5035.45N, 0119.40W [WGD]. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-KORTENAER, EX-ALBATROS. BUILT IN 1904 BY C V D GIESSEN & ZONEN, KRIMPEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H K VAN DE MEER. 4 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL EINGINE. MACHINERY AFT BY DEUTZ A G KOLN. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR AMSTERDAM. RAN AGROUND IN FOG WITH HEAVY RAIN AND A STRONG WIND. ABANDONED AND BECAME A CTL. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

SCATTERED REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.45 N,1 19.4 W
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FAQ

Where is the VOLKERAK wreck located?

The VOLKERAK wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.45 N,1 19.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLKERAK?

The seabed around the VOLKERAK lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VOLKERAK sink?

The VOLKERAK sank on Mar 15, 1951.

When was the wreck of the VOLKERAK discovered?

The wreck of the VOLKERAK was discovered in 2007.

What country did the VOLKERAK belong to?

The VOLKERAK belonged to NL.

What cargo was the VOLKERAK carrying?

The VOLKERAK was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the VOLKERAK?

The VOLKERAK had a tonnage of 337 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLKERAK?

The VOLKERAK is classified as a motor vessel.

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