Copeland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Copeland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 41.783 N,3 7.554 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.696383
  • Longitude: -3.125900
Wreck Depth 30.79 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COPELAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 5.7
Sonar Width 4.5
Shadow Height 3.6
Tonnage 798
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1888
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.2.01 DIVED IN 5841.808N, 0307.522W [WGD]. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. HIGHEST POINT IS THE UP-ENDED BOILER WITH A HT OF 3MTRS. CINC REQUESTED. (K HEATH, TELECON 20.2.01). CHARTED DEPTH 30MTRS. INS AS WK 26MTRS. BR STD. 31.3.09 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. RSDRA2025000444329 22.09.25 EXAM'D 25.06.2025; LOCATED IN 5841.783N, 0307.554W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH 5.7MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. BOILER. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1784-H525-59207). AMEND NDW 30MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1874 BY THE LONDON & GLASGOW CO OF GOVERN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES GOURLEY BRIDGES OF LEITH. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 150 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE REIGKJAVIK FOR GRANTON. CARGO PONIES, BALED WOOL AND FISH. STRANDED ON LANGATON POINT AFTER BEING LOST IN FOG IN VARIABLE EASTERLY WINDS. THE 482 PONIES WERE LOWERED OVER THE SIDE AND SWAM ASHORE, BUT A LOCAL NEWSPAPER REPORTED THAT OVER 110 DROWNED IN NO 2 HOLD. BROKE IN TWO SEVEN DAYS LATER, THE BOW REMAINING ON THE ROCKS AND THE STERN SINKING.

General Comments

Boiler

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FAQ

Where is the COPELAND wreck located?

The COPELAND wreck is located at coordinates 58 41.783 N,3 7.554 W.

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

The COPELAND lies at a depth of about 30.79 meters and is located at coordinates 58 41.783 N,3 7.554 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COPELAND?

The seabed around the COPELAND lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the COPELAND sink?

The COPELAND sank on Jul 25, 1888.

When was the wreck of the COPELAND discovered?

The wreck of the COPELAND was discovered in 2001.

What country did the COPELAND belong to?

The COPELAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COPELAND carrying?

The COPELAND was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the COPELAND?

The COPELAND had a tonnage of 798 tons.

What type of wreck is the COPELAND?

The COPELAND is classified as a steam ship.

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