Waterland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Waterland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.547 N,0 47.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.759117
  • Longitude: 0.787117
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WATERLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 115
Tonnage 1107
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3950/57 21.10.59 H3950/57 21.10.59 LOCATED BY A/S WHILST RUNNING 2 CONTACTS IN 504520N, 004731E. POSSIBLY 1 OF 3 WKS IN THIS POSN. (HMS RUSSELL, 29.4.57). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 31.1.73 31.1.73 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 536. H2979/74 12.12.74 H2979/74 12.12.74 LOCATED IN 504530, 004718E [OGB] USING DECCA. UPRIGHT SUPERSTRUCTURE, BROKEN JUST AFT OF MIDSHIPS. HIGHEST POINT ABOUT 20FT. GUN AFT. CARGO OF COAL & CONCRETE PAVING SLABS, ABOUT 2000 TONS. (E GILES). H4959/73 1.4.75 H4959/73 1.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 6.1.77 H4121/76 6.1.77 LOCATED IN 504531N, 004721E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 130FT. SCOUR 36MTRS TO S SIDE OF WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS. BR STD. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 30.9.94 IN 504533.1N, 004713.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.9, FOUL 25.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. APPEARS TO BE INTACT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). WHOLE WK HAS NOT BEEN SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.9MTRS. CHART AS WK 24.5MTRS. HH090/681/01 21.9.95 HH090/681/01 21.9.95 EXAM'D 22.7.95 IN 504533.1N, 004713.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.3, FOUL 24.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. INTACT EXCEPT FOR BOW WHICH IS SLIGHTLY BROKEN AWAY. UPRIGHT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 681). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS IN 504531N, 004719.7E [OGB]. BR STD. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 15.10.06 IN 5045.547N, 0047.227E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.22 IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, MAIN HIGH AREA AT NW END, SCOUR AT NW END. BOWS ESE. RETAIN SW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 25.10.07 HH091/159/01 25.10.07 SONAR HT 7.3MTRS. (OSAE, HI 1159, REVISED ROS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2007

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR COWES. MINED. 7 MEN LOST. (SIBI & LL WW2).

General Comments

ALMOST INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOWS ESE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.547 N,0 47.227 E
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FAQ

Where is the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.547 N,0 47.227 E.

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

The WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.547 N,0 47.227 E.

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

The seabed around the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1941.

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

The wreck of the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying construction materials,coal.

What was the tonnage of the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The WATERLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1107 tons.

What type of wreck is the WATERLAND (POSSIBLY)?

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

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