England ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
England ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.978 N,2 20.676 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.832967
  • Longitude: -2.344600
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENGLAND ?
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 86.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 125
Tonnage 2319
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,004.0,000
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H01001/40 APPROX SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581000N, 014000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK IN 582500N, 015300W. (WW2SL). HH091/137/01 29.3.07 EXAM'D 5.7.06 IN 5849.9778N, 0220.6756W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.46 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS N. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 125 DEGS. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS WK 73MTRS. BR STD. H01001/40 5.10.07 RESEARCH USING DOCUMENTATION FROM U 20, WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY THAT OF DANISH SS 'ENGLAND' [SEE ALSO 1386]. (K HEATH E-MAIL DTD 18.9.07 & TELECON) H01001/40 WHICH GAVE SINKING POSN AS 5810.00N, 0140.00W HAS BEEN DESTROYED. WKS USC PA 70MTRS [TO COVER 'FREDENSBORG' & 'HOSANGER' IN 5825.00N, 0153.00W TO REMAIN CHARTED UNTIL DISPROVED BY SURVEY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DE FORENDE KULIMPORTORER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-20 ABOUT 25M E OF COPINSAY. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR BLYTH. ONE SURVIVOR. (DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the ENGLAND ? wreck located?

The ENGLAND ? wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.978 N,2 20.676 W.

How deep is the ENGLAND ? and where exactly is it located?

The ENGLAND ? lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 58 49.978 N,2 20.676 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENGLAND ??

The seabed around the ENGLAND ? lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the ENGLAND ? sink?

The ENGLAND ? sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ENGLAND ? discovered?

The wreck of the ENGLAND ? was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ENGLAND ? belong to?

The ENGLAND ? belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ENGLAND ? carrying?

The ENGLAND ? was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ENGLAND ??

The ENGLAND ? had a tonnage of 2319 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENGLAND ??

The ENGLAND ? is classified as a steam ship.

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