Woensdrecht (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Woensdrecht (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 27.381 N,60 17.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.456350
  • Longitude: -60.298967
Water Depth 220 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag NL
Tonnage 4668
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 19.4.83 POSN GIVEN AS 102700N, 601700W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. H4817/80 19.4.83 NDW (REPD 1942) SHOWN IN 102730N, 601742W ON US 24028 [4TH EDN 1982]. NCA. SEP 2009/000087098 25.8.09 WK USC 20MTRS SHOWN IN 1027.22N, 6018.71W [UND] ON FRENCH 7625 [2009 EDN, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. 8.3.10 SHOWN AS NDW REP (1942) IN 1027.381, 6017.938W [WGD], IN GEN DEPTH 220MTRS, ON US NGA 24400 [1ST EDN AUG '80, 1:150,000] & 24028 [6TH EDN AUG '01, 1:968,609, 2ND SCALE]. NC 501.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2019

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MATADI & TAKORADI FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 515. FORE SECTION TOWED TO TRINDAD BUT NOT REPAIRABLE. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

Rep (1942)

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FAQ

Where is the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 10 27.381 N,60 17.938 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 220 meters deep.

When did the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) sink?

The WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) sank on Sep 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) belong to?

The WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) carrying?

The WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART)?

The WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 4668 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART)?

The WOENSDRECHT (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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