Northlands (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Northlands (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.084 N,0 8.381 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.368067
  • Longitude: -0.139683
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75 m
Width 14.9 m
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 140
Tonnage 2776
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 24 MILES SW FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). H2699/76 9.12.80 SMALL WK LOCATED 26.6.75 IN 502153N,000835W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). CHART AS WK 48MTRS. BR STD. H2330/84 22.7.85 EXAM'D 25.4.85 IN 502202N, 000816W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.1 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. SMALL WK LYING ON ITS SIDE, ORIENTATED 135/315DEGS, WITH HIGHEST POINT NEAR S END. ADDITIONAL WRECKAGE, STANDING 2MTRS HIGH, LIES TO E OF WK. NO SONAR CONTACT IN HMS FAWN'S 1975 POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 16.2.87 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1008, HI 31B). SEP 2014/000096805 26.8.14 EAM'D 14.3.14 IN 5022.084N, 0008.381W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.57 IN GEN DEPTH 50.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 2.73MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO DISCREET STRUCTURES (?ENGINE & BOILERS) REMAIN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1443). NO OTHER DEBRIS. AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, AFTER HAVING BEEN CAPTURED. (WW1SL). TORPEDOED AND SUNK 25M SW OF BEACHY HEAD ON PASSAGE LA GOULETTE TO MIDDLESBOROUGH. (LL WW1).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.084 N,0 8.381 W.

How deep is the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.084 N,0 8.381 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY)?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2776 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY)?

The NORTHLANDS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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