Lapland Wreck

Field Value
Lapland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.259 N,2 54.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.870983
  • Longitude: -2.914667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAPLAND
Type blockship
Flag GB
Length 78 m
Tonnage 1234
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2005

Surveying Details

H3875/26 9.7.26 H3875/26 9.7.26 SCUTTLED IN 585217N, 025447W WITH SS REGINALD AND SS GARTSHORE IN E WEDDEL SOUND. (C 8009/4). H7308/56 13.5.59 H7308/56 13.5.59 COVERED BY NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 H2496/72 14.3.72 THIS WRECK IS TOTALLY COLLAPSED AND LIES DIRECTLY BENEATH THE CONCRETE CAUSEWAY. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME PART OF THE WRECK MAY IN FUTURE COLLAPSE FURTHER THUS CAUSING DISTORTION TO THE ROAD. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). COVERED BY LEGEND: OBSTRUCTIONS - SEE NOTE' ON NC 35. 28.8.92 28.8.92 TOTALLY COLLAPSED UNDER THE BARRIER. SECTIONS CAN BE IDENTIFIED STICKING OUT FROM BENEATH THE CONCRETE BLOCKS OF THE BARRIER ON NW SIDE. (DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SINGLE-SCREW SS, BUILT 1980, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

General Comments

Covered by Legend Obstructions

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FAQ

Where is the LAPLAND wreck located?

The LAPLAND wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.259 N,2 54.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAPLAND?

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

When did the LAPLAND sink?

The LAPLAND sank on Sep 14, 1914.

When was the wreck of the LAPLAND discovered?

The wreck of the LAPLAND was discovered in 1914.

What country did the LAPLAND belong to?

The LAPLAND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LAPLAND?

The LAPLAND had a tonnage of 1234 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAPLAND?

The LAPLAND is classified as a blockship.

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