Copeland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Copeland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.44 N,6 15.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.924000
  • Longitude: -6.259850
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COPELAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 68
Tonnage 1184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK IN 515700N, 061400W - 15MILES SSW FROM TUSKAR. H351/20 9.5.18 SUNK IN 515400N, 061100W. (NC QUEENSTOWN). INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 515500N, 061200W. (C IN CW APP & AUBD 319/29). 21.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 30FMS. NE 1410. 5.12.77 AMEND TO USC 70MTRS. NC 2049. H4852/75 28.6.79 LOCATED 3.10.79 IN 515524.8N, 061531W [OGB]. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. LARGE PATCH OF WRECKAGE LYING MAINLY E/W WITH SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL HEIGHT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/78). AMEND TO USC 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4467/81 26.10.81 EXAM'D 30.5.82 IN 515525N, 061533W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70.8 IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH- VERTICAL HT 9.3MTRS, LENGTH 94MTRS, BEAM 14MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT, LYING 067/247 DEGS WITH BOWS E. HEAVY SILTING AT STERN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). AMEND TO WK 69MTRS. BR STD. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 9.6.18 IN 5155.440N, 0615.591W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 72.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS, LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 068/248 DEGS. WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT BUT APPEARS TO BE COLLAPSING/BURIED TOWARD THE STERN. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). RETAIN NDW 69MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS E. SILTED AT STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 55.44 N,6 15.591 W
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FAQ

Where is the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.44 N,6 15.591 W.

How deep is the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.44 N,6 15.591 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COPELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COPELAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the COPELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1184 tons.

What type of wreck is the COPELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The COPELAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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