Newlands Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Newlands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.781 N,1 24.447 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.463017
  • Longitude: 1.407450
Wreck Depth 15.25 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWLANDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 50
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1556
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1945
Scour Dimensions 0200.0,,002.0,090
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01841/45 22.3.45 WK WAS MARKED BY A BUOY 070DEGS 3.24MILES FROM MARGATE SAND BEACON. (ST TUDNO, 21.3.45). H01841/45 30.4.45 INS WK 2FMS 2FT WITH A G CAN BUOY GP FL 2G 10SEC NE. - NM 1226/45. H01841/45 24.10.47 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT. (CSTH HARWICH). - NM 2836/47. H01841/45 4.6.59 DRIFT SWEEP 5.9.47 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 48.5FT. SURROUNDING SEABED 54FT. GOOD A/S CONTACT. (ML 585, 8.9.47). H926/62 15.3.62 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (ISS 1961). H351/67 25.1.67 LEAST E/S 48FT. GENERAL 53FT. SCOUR 58FT. (ISS, 26.10.66). 27.1.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 2FT [LAT]. NE 1607. H4118/71 25.8.71 EXAM'D IN 512745N,012431E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 48FT, FOUL 49FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 50FT. SEABED 50-55FT. SCOUR TO 60FT. DISPERSED 1947, DIFFICULT TO FIND. (PLA MAPLIN NO 5/71, 28.5.71). BR STD. H4118/71 5.5.77 EXAM'D IN 512745N, 012432E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.9, FOUL 15MTRS. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, SCOUR 19MTRS. E/S DEPTH 15.4MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 68/76, 1.10.76). BR STD. 5.3.07 EXAM'D 22.4.03 IN 5127.781N, 0124.447E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.3, FOUL 15.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 200MTRS E WITH WIDTH 70MTRS. AMEND SW 15.3MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 22.4.03). AMEND SW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000139729 18.6.20 LOCATED IN 2019 IN 5127.786N, 0124.443E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.266MTRS. REPORTED 15.25MTRS. (PLA COMBINED SURFACE 31.12.19 AND ROB HOWARD PLA E-MAIL 8.6.20). AMEND SW 15.2MTRS, RETAIN POSN. RSDRA2024000279977 20.1.24 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 25.06.24 BATHYMETRY DEEPER THAN LISTED. QC APPROVAL COMMENT IN PLA ROS READS WRECK INSPECTION & WATER COLUMN DATA - 15.30MTRS RECOMMEND RETAIN CHARTING FOUL 15.2MTRS CHART ACTION NCA
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO OIL CAKE. SUNK BY MIDGET SUBMARINE. THREE MEN LOST.

General Comments

AREA OF DISPERSED DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.781 N,1 24.447 E
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FAQ

Where is the NEWLANDS wreck located?

The NEWLANDS wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.781 N,1 24.447 E.

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

The NEWLANDS lies at a depth of about 15.25 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.781 N,1 24.447 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWLANDS?

The seabed around the NEWLANDS lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the NEWLANDS sink?

The NEWLANDS sank on Mar 26, 1945.

When was the wreck of the NEWLANDS discovered?

The wreck of the NEWLANDS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NEWLANDS belong to?

The NEWLANDS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NEWLANDS?

The NEWLANDS had a tonnage of 1556 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWLANDS?

The NEWLANDS is classified as a steam ship.

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