Nyland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nyland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 14.291 N,6 27.708 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.238183
  • Longitude: -6.461800
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 76.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1374
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.3.75 5.3.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS IN 561418N, 062739W. (P L SELLARS, 11.2.75). PLOTS ON WEST ROCK (DRIES 2.9MTRS). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 28.1.13 28.1.13 NOT IN SURVEY AREA. TOO SHALLOW TO ACCESS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY NYLAND VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VILHELM TORKILDSEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR MACKENZIE. WRECKED ON WEST REEF, IONA. WRECKAGE BEARING HER NAME FOUND TWO WEEKS LATER. CREW MISSING. (DODS & P L SELLARS).

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FAQ

Where is the NYLAND wreck located?

The NYLAND wreck is located at coordinates 56 14.291 N,6 27.708 W.

When did the NYLAND sink?

The NYLAND sank on Dec 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NYLAND discovered?

The wreck of the NYLAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NYLAND belong to?

The NYLAND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NYLAND carrying?

The NYLAND was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NYLAND?

The NYLAND had a tonnage of 1374 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYLAND?

The NYLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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