Friesland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Friesland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.641 N,1 34.175 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.060683
  • Longitude: 1.569583
Wreck Depth 24.46 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIESLAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 89.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 97.6
Sonar Width 18.4
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2662
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H03754/41 20.8.42 INS AS NDW IN 530343N, 013414E. H03754/41 12.9.42 LOCATED IN 530342N, 013412E IN 17FMS. HAS DEPTH OF LESS THAN 25FT AT LW. (FOIC YARMOUTH). AMEND POSN. - NM 1972/42. H03754/41 14.11.51 SWEPT CLEAR AT 79, FOUL AT 81FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 109FT. STANDS 30FT HIGH. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1951). AMEND TO WK 13FMS. - NM ACTION. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 EXAM'D IN 530334N, 013418E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 105FT. (HMS SCOTT, 13.11.62). NCA YET. H332/62 4.2.64 SWEPT CLEAR AT 67, FOUL AT 72FT IN 530339N, 013416E. GEN DEPTH 105FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1963). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. 11.5.72 AMEND SW 20.1MTRS. NC 106. HH090/524/01 8.1.92 EXAM'D 20.7.91 IN 530337.3N, 013412.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.1, FOUL AT 20.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. LIES 012/192 DEG AND IS APPARENTLY STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 13.9.18 EXAM'D 31.3.18 IN 5303.641N, 0134.175E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 24.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 97.6MTRS, WIDTH 18.4MTRS, HEIGHT 7.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30.4MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 052 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY COWPEN DRYDOCK & SB CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPSWAART-EN STEENKOLEN MAATS NV. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 270HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE IN CONVOY. 13 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the FRIESLAND wreck located?

The FRIESLAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.641 N,1 34.175 E.

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

The FRIESLAND lies at a depth of about 24.46 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.641 N,1 34.175 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIESLAND?

The seabed around the FRIESLAND lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the FRIESLAND sink?

The FRIESLAND sank on Oct 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FRIESLAND discovered?

The wreck of the FRIESLAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FRIESLAND belong to?

The FRIESLAND belonged to NL.

What cargo was the FRIESLAND carrying?

The FRIESLAND was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FRIESLAND?

The FRIESLAND had a tonnage of 2662 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIESLAND?

The FRIESLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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