Headlands (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Headlands (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 48.503 N,6 33.953 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.808383
  • Longitude: -6.565883
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 65
Tonnage 2988
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 8 MILES S OF SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 494830N, 063430W [GOOD POSN]. (AUBD 301/81). H02859/44 2.8.44 CHARTED AS NDW IN 494830N, 063430W. BA 2565. 29.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 494900N, 063600W. LENGTH 101FT, HEIGHT 42FT. DIR'N 107/287DEGS. (AUBD 301/219 [ESSINGTON]). 21.4.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK PA 75MTRS. NC 2565. H3943/88 3.11.89 WK EXAM'D IN 494828N, 063354W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS & HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMEND TO WK 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 2565. H3943/88 5.12.89 EXAM'D IN 494828N, 063354W [OGB] USING DECCA. DCS3 HT 8.1MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 065/245DEGS, WITH BOW ENE. HIGH POINTS AT CENTRE AND BOW. STERN SECTION APPEARS TO BE PARTIALLY DESTROYED. SCOUR DEPTH 94MTRS. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 29 8 MILES S OF SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13).

General Comments

UPRIGHT WITH BOW ENE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 48.503 N,6 33.953 W
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FAQ

Where is the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.503 N,6 33.953 W.

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

The HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.503 N,6 33.953 W.

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

The seabed around the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 12, 1915.

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

The wreck of the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY)?

The HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2988 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEADLANDS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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