William Shand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William shand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.506 S,57 51.306 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.691767
  • Longitude: -57.855100
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM SHAND
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 90
Tonnage 432
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 3.3.83 AMENDED TO AGREE WITH JETTY HEAD SHAPE ON 2550. NE 1614. 27.3.84 SHOWN IN 514130S, 575103W [SAP]. NC 1614. H2316/84 17.9.85 SEE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN FEB 1985. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). 6.11.91 ONLY BOWS OF THE VESSEL CAN BE SEEN. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5 141.506S, 5751.306W. NE 1614. 15.5.14 FORMS PART OF F.I. CO EAST JETTY HEAD & PLOTS ON FLT AREA. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR VALPARAISO. FAILED TO ROUND CAPE HORN, & PUT BACK TO STANLEY FOR REPAIRS IN FEB 1859 & WAS CONDEMNED. SHE NOW FORMS PART OF JETTY HEAD OF THE F.I. CO EAST JETTY WITH 'SNOW SQUALL'. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM SHAND wreck located?

The WILLIAM SHAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.506 S,57 51.306 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM SHAND?

The seabed around the WILLIAM SHAND lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM SHAND discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM SHAND was discovered in 1983.

What country did the WILLIAM SHAND belong to?

The WILLIAM SHAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLIAM SHAND carrying?

The WILLIAM SHAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM SHAND?

The WILLIAM SHAND had a tonnage of 432 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM SHAND?

The WILLIAM SHAND is classified as a sailing vessel.

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