Walcheren Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Walcheren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.95 N,3 48.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.349167
  • Longitude: 3.807000
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALCHEREN
Type inshore vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 402
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6217/82 12.5.83 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS W SCHELDT, NEAR TERNEUZEN. (LL 30.3.83). POSN 512100N, 034830E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA YET. 13.8.07 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR HANSWEERT. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN HIGH WAVES IN W SCHELDT, NEAR TERNEUZEN. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 20.95 N,3 48.42 E
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FAQ

Where is the WALCHEREN wreck located?

The WALCHEREN wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.95 N,3 48.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WALCHEREN?

The seabed around the WALCHEREN lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WALCHEREN discovered?

The wreck of the WALCHEREN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the WALCHEREN belong to?

The WALCHEREN belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WALCHEREN carrying?

The WALCHEREN was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the WALCHEREN?

The WALCHEREN had a tonnage of 402 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALCHEREN?

The WALCHEREN is classified as a inshore vessel.

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