Sneland 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sneland 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 9.692 N,2 30.858 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.161533
  • Longitude: -2.514300
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNELAND 1
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1791
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2016

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 560936N, 023124W, APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2618/60 3.8.60 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 88FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 139 IN GEN DEPTH 176FT. (HMS SCOTT, 28.8.59). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2205/66 17.6.66 PROBABLE WK LOCATED USING RADAR AND SONAR IN 560942N, 023048W (+/- 40YDS). LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 IN GEN DEPTH 31FMS. CONTACT HELD TO MAX RANGE 3000YDS. (HMS DUNCAN, 13.8.63). H4076/65 13.5.66 EXAM'D IN 560940N, 023048W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 147 IN GEN DEPTH 179FT. VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS MYMIDON, 8.11.65). H2618/60 1.8.68 AMEND TO WK 24FMS. NC 114A. H4076/65 1.6.73 INS WK 24FMS ON 114A. - NM 1012/73. 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 734. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 19.8.93 IN 560939.5N, 023049.1W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 40.3MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.8 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 53.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.2MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN, LYING 085/265DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). BR STD. 26.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC: WK IN 5609.692N, 0230.858W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.752MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 10.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270. NFS. (DS32 ISLE OF MAY, BGS SURVEY 2012). MOVE TO REVISED POSN BUT RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH SW 40MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-INGBORG. BUILT IN 1922 BY NUSCKE & CO, STETTIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DS A/S VESTLAND. OEN BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 155NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELYTH FOR BELFAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U2336. THIS WAS THE LAST VESSEL TO BE TORPEDOED IN WW2. (WW2SL, DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & SIBI).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BROKEN (NFS)

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FAQ

Where is the SNELAND 1 wreck located?

The SNELAND 1 wreck is located at coordinates 56 9.692 N,2 30.858 W.

How deep is the SNELAND 1 and where exactly is it located?

The SNELAND 1 lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 56 9.692 N,2 30.858 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNELAND 1?

The seabed around the SNELAND 1 lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the SNELAND 1 sink?

The SNELAND 1 sank on May 7, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SNELAND 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SNELAND 1 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SNELAND 1 belong to?

The SNELAND 1 belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SNELAND 1 carrying?

The SNELAND 1 was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SNELAND 1?

The SNELAND 1 had a tonnage of 1791 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNELAND 1?

The SNELAND 1 is classified as a steam ship.

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