Nieuwland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nieuwland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.601 N,1 2.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.660017
  • Longitude: 1.039817
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIEUWLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 130
Tonnage 927
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4465/81 22.3.83 H4465/81 22.3.83 WK, PROVISIONAL LEAST DEPTH 17.8MTRS, LOCATED IN 533934N, 010229E [OGB]. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 19.3.83). BR STD. H4465/81 22.11.83 H4465/81 22.11.83 EXAM'D 16.3.83 IN 533935N, 010230E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. INTACT. LYING 130/310 DEGS. IN AN AREA OF SAND RIPPLES AND SAND WAVES FORMED AROUND WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). NCA. HH100/351/05 29.5.92 HH100/351/05 29.5.92 DIVED 10.4.92 IN 533906N, 010155E USING DECCA. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SS NIEUWLAND (1914) BY BELL. (R J COLLINSON, 28.4.92).
Last Amended Date May 29, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V STOOMY MIJ, NEDERLANDSCHE LLOYD, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR HARLINGEN. MINED AND SUNK. (WW1 SL & R YOUNG).

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FAQ

Where is the NIEUWLAND wreck located?

The NIEUWLAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.601 N,1 2.389 E.

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

The NIEUWLAND lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.601 N,1 2.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIEUWLAND?

The seabed around the NIEUWLAND lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the NIEUWLAND sink?

The NIEUWLAND sank on Oct 3, 1914.

When was the wreck of the NIEUWLAND discovered?

The wreck of the NIEUWLAND was discovered in 1914.

What country did the NIEUWLAND belong to?

The NIEUWLAND belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the NIEUWLAND?

The NIEUWLAND had a tonnage of 927 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIEUWLAND?

The NIEUWLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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