Holland Iii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Holland iii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.334 N,6 27.687 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.205567
  • Longitude: -6.461450
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLLAND III (PROBABLY)
Type dredger
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 170
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4679/55 31.3.70 SANK IN 501100N, 062800W. MARKED BY SMALL R/W BUOY. (LL, VOL 199). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/527 8.3.91 NOT FOUND IN LISTED POSN DURING BASIC SONAR SEARCH. A SONAR CONTACT, WHICH NEEDS A FULL EXAMINATION, WAS LOCATED IN 501216N, 062742W. (NP 1008, HI 527). BR STD. HH090/499/01 18.7.91 EXAM'D 17.5.91 IN 521217.6N, 062738.2W [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. GAVE STRONG MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. LIES 170/350 DEG AND MAY BE PARTLY BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 527). CHART AS WK 88MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE IN TOW OF GERMAN M TUG FAIRPLAY XII WHILST ON PASSAGE FOR CASTLETOWN BERE. (LL).

General Comments

?PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.334 N,6 27.687 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.334 N,6 27.687 W.

How deep is the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.334 N,6 27.687 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) sink?

The HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 20, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the HOLLAND III (PROBABLY)?

The HOLLAND III (PROBABLY) is classified as a dredger.

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