Westland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Westland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.999 N,1 17.592 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.099983
  • Longitude: 1.293200
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 105
Tonnage 1283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Surveying Details

25.5.17 INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) ON 2182A. BR STD. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW PA (1917). BR STD. H0953/40 20.2.41 LOCATED IN 530554N, 011736E. LEAST DEPTH 8FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN, SEPT/OCT 1940). - NM 350/41. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 105. H2496/72 5.6.72 DIVED. BOTH ENDS ARE SILTED BUT CENTRE SECTION RISES TO A HUMP OF CONFUSED MASS OF STEEL. STERN IS AT SEABED LEVEL AND BOW STAND ABOUT 6FT ABOVE SEABED. GEN HEIGHT IS ABOUT 15FT AND THE MAX HEIGHT IS ABOUT 21FT. GIRDERS ARE UNLIKELY TO COLLAPSE FURTHER THOUGH THE HIGHEST ONE IS IN A WEAK STATE. NO SCOUR. LIES NE/SW. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 2.5.72). HH090/561/01 5.1.93 EXAM'D 26.9.92 IN 530558.5N, 011741.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.9, FOUL AT 18.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 27.3.18 IN 5305.999N, 0117.592E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 16.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 14.4MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 105/285 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND TO DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY WERF V/H RIJKEE & CO, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPVAART-EN STEENKOLEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 146HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK.

General Comments

ENDS SILTED, CENTRE BROKEN UP. UK NM 4660/18.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 5.999 N,1 17.592 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTLAND wreck located?

The WESTLAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.999 N,1 17.592 E.

How deep is the WESTLAND and where exactly is it located?

The WESTLAND lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.999 N,1 17.592 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTLAND?

The seabed around the WESTLAND lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the WESTLAND sink?

The WESTLAND sank on May 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WESTLAND discovered?

The wreck of the WESTLAND was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WESTLAND belong to?

The WESTLAND belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WESTLAND carrying?

The WESTLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WESTLAND?

The WESTLAND had a tonnage of 1283 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTLAND?

The WESTLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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