Atland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 28.777 N,1 38.244 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.479617
  • Longitude: -1.637400
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLAND
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 118.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 119
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 60
Tonnage 5203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0014.0,,000.5,180
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Atland is a large intact shipwreck located in the North Sea off the coast of Peterhead Scotland at coordinates 57 28.777 N 1 38.244 W resting in a general water depth of 64.1 meters with a least multibeam depth of 53.99 meters. Sunk off Peterhead the upright wreck measures 119 meters in length 24 meters in width and 10.2 meters in height oriented on a heading of 060 and 240 degrees. The wreck features a 0.5 meter deep scour extending 14 meters towards 180 degrees and produces a strong magnetic anomaly with the bow likely pointing southwest.

Surveying Details

SANK OFF PETERHEAD. POSN 573000N, 014000W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 16.6.09 IN 5728.777N, 0138.244W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.99 IN GEN DEPTH 64.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 14MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 119MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 10.2MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, PROBABLY BOWS SW. INS AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANFIKTIEB TIRFING. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320NHP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PEPEL FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS CARSO OFF PETERHEAD. 19 LIVES LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ATLAND wreck located?

The ATLAND wreck is located at coordinates 57 28.777 N,1 38.244 W.

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

The ATLAND lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 57 28.777 N,1 38.244 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLAND?

The seabed around the ATLAND lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the ATLAND sink?

The ATLAND sank on Mar 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ATLAND discovered?

The wreck of the ATLAND was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ATLAND belong to?

The ATLAND belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ATLAND carrying?

The ATLAND was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ATLAND?

The ATLAND had a tonnage of 5203 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLAND?

The ATLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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