Holland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Holland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.126 N,1 2.799 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.018767
  • Longitude: 1.046650
Wreck Depth 1.43 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 113.5
Sonar Width 33.2
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 85
Tonnage 3828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 251.4,,000.5,035.0
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority files
Surveying Details H1946/23 14.3.23 WK 2.5FMS IN 510107N, 010253E. (TH). - NM ACTION. H6891/30 16.10.30 NOW WK 1.25FMS IN POSN 107DEGS, 1.94M FROM DYMCHURCH CHURCH OR 510107N, 010248E. (HMS KELLET). H1946/23 20.7.59 DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 16FT AT LWST. (TH, 12.3.23). H6891/30 20.7.59 DEPTH OVER WK 8FT IN POSN 107DEGS, 1.94M FROM DYMCHURCH CHURCH SPIRE AND 204DEGS, 3.55M FROM HYTHE CHURCH TOWER. (HMS KELLETT, 15.10.30). 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK 1.6MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 29.9.78 NOT LOCATED DURING BOAT SOUNDING BUT MAY WELL STILL EXIST. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). HH090/685/01 18.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510107.2N, 010248.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 1.3, FOUL 1.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 1.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.9.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.12 IN GEN DEPTH. HT 2MTRS. (CEFAS, LOT 16 HYTHE BAY ACOUSTIC SURVEY DTD FEB-APRIL 2012). NCA. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 30.11.16 IN 5101.126N, 0102.799E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.43TRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.3MTRS, LENGTH 113.5MTRS, WIDTH 33.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 085/265 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 251.4MTRS, DEPTH 0.5MTRS, TOWARDS 035/215DEGS. WRECK SITE IS PARTIALLY DEGRADED BUT REMAINS IN ONE PIECE. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 1.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY MILLER & RICHARDS. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ST NAZIARE. SANK AFTER COLLISION. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 1.126 N,1 2.799 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOLLAND wreck located?

The HOLLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.126 N,1 2.799 E.

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

The HOLLAND lies at a depth of about 1.43 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.126 N,1 2.799 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLLAND?

The seabed around the HOLLAND lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HOLLAND sink?

The HOLLAND sank on Nov 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HOLLAND discovered?

The wreck of the HOLLAND was discovered in 1923.

What country did the HOLLAND belong to?

The HOLLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOLLAND carrying?

The HOLLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HOLLAND?

The HOLLAND had a tonnage of 3828 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLLAND?

The HOLLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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