Zetland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zetland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.328 N,5 44.936 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.955467
  • Longitude: -5.748933
Wreck Depth 43.39 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZETLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 60.3
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 236
Tonnage 751
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1898
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2024

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 26.9.97 WK LOCATED 1970 IN 545718N, 054448.5W. ON E & NE SIDE OF RUSSELL RK. WK LIES AGAINST ROCK FACE. STERN IN 35MTRS, BOW IN 7MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED ROCK & SAND. BEST DIVED HALF HOUR BEFORE LW, BELFAST. (P STEELE, 22.5.97). NCA. 24.9.10 LOCATED IN 2008 ON HIGHLANDMAN SHOAL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). NCA. SEP 2019/000196605 21.08.19 SUSPECTED WRECK LOCATED 21.8.19; IN 5457.328N, 0544.936W[WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 60.3MTRS AND WIDTH 15MTRS.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1581_H102_015). INS NDW 43MTRS. SEP 2019/000054120 23.12.19 EXAM�D 3.7.19 IN 5457.328N, 0544.936W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 60.3MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 5MTRS. ORIENTATION 236/056DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1581). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH AND POSN. SEP 2024/000184406 09.07.24 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS THE 'ZETLAND'.(MARINE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT [DAERA], COLIN DUNLOP E-MAIL DTD 21.06.24). UPDATE OBJNAM.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-AMERICAN OIL CO. PASSAGE BARROW FOR NEW YORK. STRUCK RUSSELLS ROCK, ON THE MAIDENS. FLARES WERE FIRED ONE OF WHICH FELL BACK ON SHIP STARTING A FIRE, A HUGE EXPLOSION FOLLOWED AND VESSEL SLID OFF ROCKS. 2 LIVES LOST. (DODS, SHIPWRECKS OF THE ULSTER COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the ZETLAND wreck located?

The ZETLAND wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.328 N,5 44.936 W.

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

The ZETLAND lies at a depth of about 43.39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.328 N,5 44.936 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZETLAND?

The seabed around the ZETLAND lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ZETLAND sink?

The ZETLAND sank on Apr 20, 1898.

When was the wreck of the ZETLAND discovered?

The wreck of the ZETLAND was discovered in 1909.

What country did the ZETLAND belong to?

The ZETLAND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ZETLAND carrying?

The ZETLAND was carrying sawdust/wood chips.

What was the tonnage of the ZETLAND?

The ZETLAND had a tonnage of 751 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZETLAND?

The ZETLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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