Halland (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Halland (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.031067
- Longitude: -2.315450
|
| Wreck Depth |
52 m
|
| Water Depth |
61 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HALLAND (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
72.5 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
4.1 |
| Sonar Length |
95 |
| Sonar Width |
35 |
| Shadow Height |
9 |
| Orientation |
40 |
| Tonnage |
1264 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
cement
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 19, 2004 |
Surveying Details
SUNK 070DEG, 8M FROM DUNBAR. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). PLOTS IN 560300N, 021700W APPROX. 7.11.72 INS AS USC PA 20FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 1407. 28.4.78 AMEND TO USC PA 37MTRS. NC 1407. HH100/351/20 18.8.03 VESSEL DIVED APPROX 8 YEARS AGO. POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED BY CARGO OF CEMENT BAGS IN HOLD. SITTING UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS, OPEN SPOKE WHEEL ON STERN, BRASS PORTHOLES WITH DEADLIGHTS AND GLASS INTACT. FIXED USING TRANSIT MARKS. GPS POSN TO FOLLOW. (CRAIG HUNTER, E-MAIL DTD 15.8.03) NCA, AWAIT ACCURATE POSN. HH091/051/01 19.1.03 EXAM'D 4.11.03 IN 5601.864N, 0218.927W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.4 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). ?ONLY PART OF VESSEL. INS WK 52MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 PNM 1307/04 ISSUED FOR BA 175, 1407. HH100/351/22 26.9.05 CONSIDERED BY B BAIRD TO BE 'HALLAND'. WK WAS LOCATED IN 1993. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. LEAST DEPTH TO DECK IS 63MTRS. BRIDGE PLATING HAS FALLEN AWAY AND PORTHOLES WERE STREWN AROUND THAT AREA. THE COMPASS, CROCKERY AND ASSORTED BOTTLES HAVE BEEN FOUND AND THE HOLD IS FULL OF CEMENT. THE EMERGENCY STEERING WHEEL STILL STANDS AT THE STERN AND THE STERN AND BRIDGE ARE VERY PICTURESQUE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 12.9.05). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1923 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KEIL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (G GIBBONS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 102NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DUNDEE. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W
Halland (Probably) on Wreck Map
Halland (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HALLAND (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The HALLAND (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W.
How deep is the HALLAND (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HALLAND (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HALLAND (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the HALLAND (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the HALLAND (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HALLAND (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.
What country did the HALLAND (PROBABLY) belong to?
The HALLAND (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the HALLAND (PROBABLY) carrying?
The HALLAND (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.
What was the tonnage of the HALLAND (PROBABLY)?
The HALLAND (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1264 tons.
What type of wreck is the HALLAND (PROBABLY)?
The HALLAND (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, HOLDS VISIBLE ON DCS3, ?ONLY PART OF VESSEL