Schieland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Schieland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.761 N,0 37.162 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.546017
  • Longitude: 0.619367
Wreck Depth 13.6 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NETHERLANDS
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1016
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1915
Scour Dimensions 030.0,000.0,000.4,220
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2014

Surveying Details

SANK 20 MILES ESE OF SPURN LTV. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H4058/67 28.7.69 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN 533234N, 003512E. CLASSIFIED AS A WK. (HMS ULSTER, SIGNAL DTD 22.6.69). INS AS DW. - NM 1225/69. 4.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 533215N, 003400E [EUR]. (DANISH FISHERY CHART 5300 [1965]). NCA. HH090/593/01 20.12.93 NOTHING FOUND IN LISTED POSN BUT WK EXAM'D 29.6.93 IN 533244.4N, 003715.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.5, FOUL AT 12.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.8 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, BREADTH 40MTRS. CLEARLY DEFINED BROKEN WK LYING 040/220 DEG IN SCOUR. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 477/94. SEP 2013/000180690 10.7.14 EXAM'D 25.12.13 IN 5332.761N, 0037.162E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.60 IN GEN DEPTH 19.7MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 220 DEGS. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). UPRIGHT. BOWS NE WITH BOW DETACHED. AMEND WK 13.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MAATS DE SCHELDS, FLUSHING. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR ROTTERDAM. CARGO COAL. MINED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, BOWS DETACHED

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FAQ

Where is the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.761 N,0 37.162 E.

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

The SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.761 N,0 37.162 E.

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

The seabed around the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 1, 1915.

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

The wreck of the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NETHERLANDS.

What cargo was the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1016 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHIELAND (POSSIBLY)?

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

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