Maitland Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Maitland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.84 N,1 1.19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.514000
  • Longitude: 1.019833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAITLAND
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 81.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1557
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 1979

Surveying Details

H866/26 POSITION 513050N, 010105E. - TNM 267/26. H3285/26 DISPERSE TO 36FT POSITION. NOT YET EXAMINED BY TH. TO BE SWEPT BY KELLETT. H7017/27 SALVAGE OPERATION STILL IN PROGRESS. KELLETT UNABLE TO SWEEP. H7017/27 3.8.28 POSITION OF WRECK 4.15 MILES 278DEGS FROM SE MILE BEACON AND LT BUOY LIES 140YARDS 168DEGS FROM WRECK. H7017/27 6.11.28 WRECK DISPERSED TO 33FT AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. INS WK 33FT. - NM 1781/28. H7017/27 1929 DISPERSE TO 33FT. H4915/29 1929 EXAM'D IN 513452N, 100405 USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30FT. (HMS KELLET). - NM 1279/29. H4135/36 6.8.36 AMEND TO FOUL. (HMS KELLET, E4735/1). - NM BLOCK. H6140/68 25.6.68 NO SONAR ECHOS. CLOSE SOUNDING REVEALED INDICATIONS OF WRECKAGE AND SCOURS WITHIN 2.5CABLES. CONSIDER FOUL SHOULD REMAIN ON CHART. (HMS ECHO 22.4.68). H6140/68 22.1.79 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S SEARCH. RETAIN AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT - MAPLIN 16/78).

Circumstances of loss

EX-TILIA, EX-SVEA, EX-KOVNO. BUILT IN 1882 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I SCHEJA. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 134HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE OSLOW FOR RIDHAM DOCK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAITLAND wreck located?

The MAITLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.84 N,1 1.19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAITLAND?

The seabed around the MAITLAND lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MAITLAND sink?

The MAITLAND sank on Feb 3, 1926.

When was the wreck of the MAITLAND discovered?

The wreck of the MAITLAND was discovered in 1926.

What country did the MAITLAND belong to?

The MAITLAND belonged to SE.

What cargo was the MAITLAND carrying?

The MAITLAND was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MAITLAND?

The MAITLAND had a tonnage of 1557 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAITLAND?

The MAITLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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