Zaandam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zaandam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 6.5 N,56 20.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.108333
  • Longitude: -56.340000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZAANDAM
Type stern trawler
Flag CA
Length 50.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 667
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish,foodstuffs: preserved
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.2.72 3.2.72 AGROUND ON LA CHATTE SHOALS. (LL 207). 7.2.72 7.2.72 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED, DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 207). 26.4.72 26.4.72 POSN GIVEN AS 470630N, 562024W. (LL, 22.3.72). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHERY PRODUCTS LTD. PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS FOR BURIN. RAN AGROUND ON LA CHATTE SHOALS, GRANDE MIQUELON WHILST TRYING TO SHELTER FROM A GALE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ZAANDAM wreck located?

The ZAANDAM wreck is located at coordinates 47 6.5 N,56 20.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAANDAM?

The seabed around the ZAANDAM lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ZAANDAM sink?

The ZAANDAM sank on Jan 20, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ZAANDAM discovered?

The wreck of the ZAANDAM was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ZAANDAM belong to?

The ZAANDAM belonged to CA.

What cargo was the ZAANDAM carrying?

The ZAANDAM was carrying fish,foodstuffs: preserved.

What was the tonnage of the ZAANDAM?

The ZAANDAM had a tonnage of 667 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAANDAM?

The ZAANDAM is classified as a stern trawler.

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