Wreck site of the Klein Hollandia 1672
Marker: recorded wreck position (Age of Sail).
Key facts
| Name | Wreck site of the Klein Hollandia | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1672 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Age of Sail | derived from year |
| Ship type | shipwreck | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Sea / ocean | English Channel | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | England | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 18 km from land |
| Position | 50.6504, 0.3967 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The wreck of the Klein Hollandia was found in 2019, 14 km southeast of Beachy Head, East Sussex, England. The site was designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act on 5 July 2019. The wreck is a Protected Wreck managed by Historic England.
Diving & visiting
The site, 32 metres (105 ft) below the surface, consists of a wooden wreck with cannon, galley bricks, concreted objects, and large dressed stone blocks.
The site was located in 2019 after divers investigated an obstruction identified by the UK Hydrographic Office. The Nautical Archaeology Society returned shortly after discovery to further investigate. At least thirteen cannon were observed, as well as galley bricks, concreted objects, and the probable base of a copper cauldron.
When designated in 2019 the wreck was believed to be a Dutch vessel, but its identity was not known until 2022. At least 31 cannon were identified, one dated 1670. In January 2023 the wreck was revealed as being the Klein Hollandia, a warship of the Admiralty of Rotterdam that was built in 1656.
Location
- Recorded position: 50.6504, 0.3967 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: English Channel
- Nearest coast: England
Wreck positions on this site are for interest only and are not for navigation. Many wrecks are war graves or legally protected: never disturb human remains or remove artefacts, and check local law before diving.
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Eastbourne wreck site (revision 1327918808), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section and section(s) “The wreck”, “Discovery and investigation”; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations and formatting removed. No text added. This excerpt is available under the same licence.
Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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