Schieland Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Schieland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.296033
- Longitude: 1.007133
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.42 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SCHIELAND |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
83.2 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
91.2 |
| Sonar Width |
40 |
| Shadow Height |
5.7 |
| Orientation |
113 |
| Tonnage |
2249 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 21, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
040.0,,000.9,320.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 5, 2017 |
Surveying Details
SUNK IN 531736N, 010036E. LATER DISPERSED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2246/41 2.8.41 EXAM'D 531740N, 010039E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. LIES 094/274 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 3.7.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1814/41. H2246/41 2.8.41 INS G CON, GPFL(3) G 10S, 057 DEG, 0.5C FROM WK. - TFNM 1824/41. H2246/41 7.11.41 INS BUOY. - FNM 2614/41. H2246/41 20.3.43 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 2FT. - NM 543/43. H2246/41 6.1.50 EXAM'D FOLLOWING DISPERSAL IN 531740N, 010039E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 27/50. H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 16.8.93 IN 531744.1N, 010032.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3, FOUL AT 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 105/285 DEG ON EDGE OF SMALL SCARP. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 16.3MTRS. BR STD. SEP2016/000091757 5.5.17 EXAM'D 14.7.16 IN 5317.762N, 0100.428E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 91.2MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 40MTRS, DEPTH 0.9MTRS, TOWARD 320 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT BY A F SMULDERS, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPVAART EN STEENKOLEN MAATS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 212HP. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.
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53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E
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FAQ
Where is the SCHIELAND wreck located?
The SCHIELAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E.
How deep is the SCHIELAND and where exactly is it located?
The SCHIELAND lies at a depth of about 16.42 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SCHIELAND?
The seabed around the SCHIELAND lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the SCHIELAND sink?
The SCHIELAND sank on Jun 21, 1941.
When was the wreck of the SCHIELAND discovered?
The wreck of the SCHIELAND was discovered in 1941.
What country did the SCHIELAND belong to?
The SCHIELAND belonged to NL.
What cargo was the SCHIELAND carrying?
The SCHIELAND was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the SCHIELAND?
The SCHIELAND had a tonnage of 2249 tons.
What type of wreck is the SCHIELAND?
The SCHIELAND is classified as a steam ship.