England Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
England Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 24.979 N,1 53.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.416317
  • Longitude: -1.885067
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENGLAND
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 86.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2319
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Danish steamship SS England is a historically significant underwater site located off the northeast coast of Scotland in the North Sea. The wreck position is 58 24.979 N, 1 53.104 W. Originally recorded as a potential shipwreck site based on historical World War II data, subsequent hydrographic surveys conducted in 2012 by multibeam sonar failed to locate a wreck at these specific coordinates, leading authorities to officially categorize the wreck site as disproved and amended the status to dead. While the vessel was historically linked to this location, updated maritime research suggests potential confusion with other wrecks in the region such as the Fredensborg and the Hosanger. This site remains a point of interest for maritime historians and researchers studying North Sea naval archives.

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 APPROX SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581000N, 014000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK IN 582500N, 015300W. (WW2SL). 9.7.73 9.7.73 INS AS WK USC 44FMS [70MTRS] IN 582500N, 0125300W [OGB] ON NEW CHARTS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 5.9.78 5.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 70MTRS. NC 115. H01001/40 5.10.07 5.10.07 RESEARCH USING DOCUMENTATION FROM U 20, WOULD INDICATE THAT DANISH SS 'ENGLAND' IS PROBABLY THE WRECK LOCATED IN 5849.978N, 0220.676W [WGD] [SEE 1241]. (K HEATH E-MAIL DTD 18.9.07) H01001/40 WHICH GAVE SINKING POSN AS 5810.00N, 0140.00W HAS BEEN DESTROYED. WKS USC PA 70MTRS [TO COVER 'FREDENSBORG' & 'HOSANGER'] IN 5825.00N, 0153.00W TO REMAIN CHARTED UNTIL DISPROVED BY SURVEY. 26.11.12 26.11.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (P ROBERTSON, HI 1372 REPLY TO APPRAISAL DTD 21.11.12). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DE FORENDE KULIMPORTORER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-20 ABOUT 25M E OF COPINSAY. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR BLYTH. ONE SURVIVOR. (DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

See Also: 1384 & 1385

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FAQ

Where is the ENGLAND wreck located?

The ENGLAND wreck is located at coordinates 58 24.979 N,1 53.104 W.

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

The ENGLAND lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 58 24.979 N,1 53.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENGLAND?

The seabed around the ENGLAND lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ENGLAND sink?

The ENGLAND sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ENGLAND discovered?

The wreck of the ENGLAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ENGLAND belong to?

The ENGLAND belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ENGLAND carrying?

The ENGLAND was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ENGLAND?

The ENGLAND had a tonnage of 2319 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENGLAND?

The ENGLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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