Halland (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Halland (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.031067
  • Longitude: -2.315450
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALLAND (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 070DEG, 8M FROM DUNBAR. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). PLOTS IN 560300N, 021700W APPROX. 7.11.72 INS AS USC PA 20FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 1407. 28.4.78 AMEND TO USC PA 37MTRS. NC 1407. HH100/351/20 18.8.03 VESSEL DIVED APPROX 8 YEARS AGO. POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED BY CARGO OF CEMENT BAGS IN HOLD. SITTING UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS, OPEN SPOKE WHEEL ON STERN, BRASS PORTHOLES WITH DEADLIGHTS AND GLASS INTACT. FIXED USING TRANSIT MARKS. GPS POSN TO FOLLOW. (CRAIG HUNTER, E-MAIL DTD 15.8.03) NCA, AWAIT ACCURATE POSN. HH091/051/01 19.1.03 EXAM'D 4.11.03 IN 5601.864N, 0218.927W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.4 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). ?ONLY PART OF VESSEL. INS WK 52MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 PNM 1307/04 ISSUED FOR BA 175, 1407. HH100/351/22 26.9.05 CONSIDERED BY B BAIRD TO BE 'HALLAND'. WK WAS LOCATED IN 1993. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. LEAST DEPTH TO DECK IS 63MTRS. BRIDGE PLATING HAS FALLEN AWAY AND PORTHOLES WERE STREWN AROUND THAT AREA. THE COMPASS, CROCKERY AND ASSORTED BOTTLES HAVE BEEN FOUND AND THE HOLD IS FULL OF CEMENT. THE EMERGENCY STEERING WHEEL STILL STANDS AT THE STERN AND THE STERN AND BRIDGE ARE VERY PICTURESQUE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 12.9.05). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KEIL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (G GIBBONS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 102NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DUNDEE. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, HOLDS VISIBLE ON DCS3, ?ONLY PART OF VESSEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W
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FAQ

Where is the HALLAND (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HALLAND (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W.

How deep is the HALLAND (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HALLAND (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 56 1.864 N,2 18.927 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HALLAND (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HALLAND (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HALLAND (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HALLAND (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HALLAND (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HALLAND (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HALLAND (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HALLAND (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the HALLAND (PROBABLY)?

The HALLAND (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1264 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALLAND (PROBABLY)?

The HALLAND (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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