Schieland Wreck

Field Value
Status lifted
Schieland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.185 N,0 33.726 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.536417
  • Longitude: 0.562100
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHIELAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 1106
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2010

Surveying Details

H6196/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 533210N, 003350E. SHOWN AS OBSTN ON BA 1190 & 2182A. H3039/26 WK QUOTED IS THAT OF THE 'SCHIELAND'. SHOWN AS OBSTN (PA) ON BA 1190. H332/62 21.1.62 NOT LOCATED BY A/S, DISPROVED. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). H4058/67 23.6.69 CONTACT LOCATED BY SONAR, BUT LATER DISPROVED, IN 533203N, 003312. (HMS ULSTER, 1969). AMEND LIFT. BR STD. SEP2014/000180690 19.8.14 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY WERF V/H RIJKEE & CO, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPVAART-EN STEENKOLEN MAATS NV. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MAATS DE SCHELDE, FLUSHING. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR ROTTERDAM. MINED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.185 N,0 33.726 E
Schieland on Wreck Map Schieland Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SCHIELAND wreck located?

The SCHIELAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.185 N,0 33.726 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHIELAND?

The seabed around the SCHIELAND lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the SCHIELAND sink?

The SCHIELAND sank on Apr 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SCHIELAND discovered?

The wreck of the SCHIELAND was discovered in 1919.

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 1106 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHIELAND?

The SCHIELAND is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks