Nieuwland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nieuwland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.833767
  • Longitude: 2.148117
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIEUWLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 66.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1075
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 525000N, 020900E BETWEEN BUOYS NOS 56 AND 55A. (LLWW2). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD, NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 20.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY N V SCHPS. J SCHMIT & ZOON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPVAART-EN STEENKOLEN MAATS NV, ALBLASSERDAM. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY GEBR. STORK & MAATS N V. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY CONVOY OF GERMAN E-BOATS. 8 MEN LOST. (LLWW2, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the NIEUWLAND wreck located?

The NIEUWLAND wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIEUWLAND?

The seabed around the NIEUWLAND lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the NIEUWLAND sink?

The NIEUWLAND sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NIEUWLAND discovered?

The wreck of the NIEUWLAND was discovered in 1940.

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 1075 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIEUWLAND?

The NIEUWLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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