Kurland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kurland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.807 N,1 3.301 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.580117
  • Longitude: -1.055017
Wreck Depth 23.41 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KURLAND
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 86.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 5.59
Orientation 195
Tonnage 2022
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,construction materials,animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions 080.0,,000.5,035.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H490/18 4.2.18 WK, WITH MAST VISIBLE 3FT, REPORTED IN 503445N, 010330W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 165/18. H3287/24 12.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4607/28 4.8.28 A SMALL OBSTRUCTION WAS LOCATED BY SWEEP IN 503452N, 010315W. FOULED AT DEPTH 62FT. (TH, 27.7.28). INS AS WK 10FMS (1918). H4613/73 16.10.73 IDENTIFIED AS AN UPRIGHT CARGO VESSEL WITH 4 HOLDS AND DAMAGED AMIDSHIPS. STANDS 20FT ABOVE SEABED. GEN DEPTH 80FT. LENGTH ABOUT 300FT. CARGO IS MAINLY BRICKS. LIES E/W. HAS AN IRON PROPELLER. MAY BE SHOALER THAN CHARTED. (MR TODD, OCT 1973). H2979/74 15.5.74 REPD ABOUT 2 CABLES W OF CHARTED POSN. (E GILES, 17.4.74). NCA YET. H1310/83/12 18.3.83 LOCATED DURING SONAR SURVEY IN 503445N, 010316W [OGB] USING DECCA. (SOUTH COAST SHIPPING CO LTD, 15.2.83). NCA YET. H1310/83/25 16.5.83 POSN NOW 503444N, 010320W USING DECCA. SONAR TRACE INDICATES WK IS UPRIGHT, BUT NO SONAR HT OBTAINABLE. (S COAST SHIPPING CO. LTD, 13.5.83). APPARENTLY ORIENTATED NNW/SSE. BR STD. . 1.3.94 WK IDENTIFIED AS SS KURLAND. BUILDER'S PLATE RECOVERED. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (M WOODWARD, 28.2.94). 19.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH100/351/16 12.10.00 DIVED IN 5034.770N, 0103.200W [WGD] USING DGPS. WK IS HEAVILY BROKEN UP AND CONFUSING. PORTION OF HOLD IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. BOXED .303 LEE ENFIELD RIFLES AND OTHER MUNITIONS NOTED AND POSSIBLY HORSE SHOES. SEABED SHELLY. (M JOHNSON, LTR DTD 10.10.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 LOCATED IN 5034.796N, 0103.311W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 4.5MTRS HIGH BY E/S BUT LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. NOT INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. LIES WITHIN AREA NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). RETAIN WK 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000165703 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5034.807N, 0103.301W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 5.59MTRS. ORIENTATION 195/015 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 80MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 035DEGS. OUTLINE OF HULL IS CLEARLY VISIBLE. IDENTIFIABLE FEATURES INCLUDE TWO BOILERS AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-WILLIAM BRANFOOT. BUILT IN 1888 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SOC ANON BELGE D'ARM. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 211NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR CALAIS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH A VESSEL THOUGHT TO BE THE DEVENTIA.

General Comments

WELL DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the KURLAND wreck located?

The KURLAND wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.807 N,1 3.301 W.

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

The KURLAND lies at a depth of about 23.41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.807 N,1 3.301 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KURLAND?

The seabed around the KURLAND lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the KURLAND sink?

The KURLAND sank on Dec 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KURLAND discovered?

The wreck of the KURLAND was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KURLAND belong to?

The KURLAND belonged to BE.

What cargo was the KURLAND carrying?

The KURLAND was carrying armament,construction materials,animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KURLAND?

The KURLAND had a tonnage of 2022 tons.

What type of wreck is the KURLAND?

The KURLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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