Finland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Finland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 7.121 N,2 19.27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.118683
  • Longitude: -2.321167
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FINLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 82.5
Sonar Width 12.1
Shadow Height 6.57
Orientation 86
Tonnage 1828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0150.0,,001.6,209
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Surveying Details

20.2.07 WK LOCATED BY RECENT MCA SURVEY IN 5907.116N, 0219.266W [WGD]. IDENTIFIED AS SS FINLAND FROM DIMENSIONS, SURVEYED LENGTH 82MTRS. ORIGINAL SINKING POSN GIVEN IN LLOYDS LIST FOR WK WAS 10M NE BY E OF AUSKERRY WHICH IS WITHIN 0.5M OF LOCATED POSN. CINC REQUESTED. (K HEATH, TELECONS 1 & 15.2.07). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/137/01 13.5.09 EXAM'D 27.5.06 IN 5907.1209N, 0219.2698W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.95 IN GEN DEPTH 73.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 150MTRS TOWARDS 209 DEGS. LENGTH 85.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.1MTRS, HT 6.57MTRS. LIES 086/266 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). W END COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.5.09 DIVED 12.5.09. WRECK IS BROKEN DOWN BUT UPRIGHT, WITH 2 BOILERS AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAWL NETS ON THE WK. (K HEATH, E-MAIL 13.5.09). NCA. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000188812 6.12.09 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137, RE-RENDER). DELETE CINC. INS AS WK 66MTRS. - NM 278/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T WILSON SONS & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR TRONDHEIM. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH LIGHTHOUSE TENDER 'POLE STAR'. NO LIVES LOST. (K HEATH & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS W, HEAVILY NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 7.121 N,2 19.27 W
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FAQ

Where is the FINLAND wreck located?

The FINLAND wreck is located at coordinates 59 7.121 N,2 19.27 W.

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

The FINLAND lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 59 7.121 N,2 19.27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FINLAND?

The seabed around the FINLAND lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the FINLAND sink?

The FINLAND sank on Dec 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FINLAND discovered?

The wreck of the FINLAND was discovered in 2006.

What country did the FINLAND belong to?

The FINLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FINLAND carrying?

The FINLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FINLAND?

The FINLAND had a tonnage of 1828 tons.

What type of wreck is the FINLAND?

The FINLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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