Markland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Markland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 13.498 N,1 40.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.224967
  • Longitude: -1.683000
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARKLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1627
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 16, 2018

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 461400N, 014600W. (SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES, D COX). H2967/22 18.5.22 DW PA IN 461400N, 014100W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). BR STD. H1009/26 6.5.26 POSN NOW 461330N, 014100W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NE 2648. 28.8.79 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS] IN 461333N, 014054W ON FRENCH 6788. NE 2641. 19.9.84 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6521. NC 2641. 20.3.90 SS 'MARKLAND' IN 461333.5N, 014054W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. DW IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14561028). NC 20. 30.10.01 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7404 [INT 1843] [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2999. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4613.498N, 0140.993W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7403 [2ND EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2998.

Circumstances of loss

BURNT OUT & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE BAYONNE FOR BARRY. (WW1SL & SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES, D COX).

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FAQ

Where is the MARKLAND wreck located?

The MARKLAND wreck is located at coordinates 46 13.498 N,1 40.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARKLAND?

The seabed around the MARKLAND lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the MARKLAND sink?

The MARKLAND sank on Jan 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARKLAND discovered?

The wreck of the MARKLAND was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MARKLAND belong to?

The MARKLAND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARKLAND carrying?

The MARKLAND was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARKLAND?

The MARKLAND had a tonnage of 1627 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARKLAND?

The MARKLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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