Herland (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Herland (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.782 N,0 51.282 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.479700
  • Longitude: 0.854700
Wreck Depth 17.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERLAND (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2645
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01011/40 15.11.40 WK, MAST & FUNNEL SHOWING IN 512846N, 005123E. (C IN C NORE, 8.11.40). H01011/40 16.11.40 POSN 205.5DEG, 2.3M FROM SW MEASURED MILE BN. POSITIONED BY HSA. FUNNEL BROKEN OFF. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 12.11.40). - NM 3021/40. H01011/40 4.2.41 G SPH BUOY LAID 100YDS E OF WK. (TH, 22.11.40). - TFNM 204/41 & FNM 2474/41. H01011/40 22.3.45 SWEPT CLEAR 22, FOUL 24FT. LEAST DEPTH 22FT AT CHART DATUM. (HMS ST TUDNO, HN 15.2.45). H01011/40 30.4.45 BUOY NOW G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.10S. (TH HARWICH, 27.3.45). H01011/40 1.5.47 EXAM'D 25.4.47 AFTER DISPERSAL IN 512846N, 005124E USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR TO 45FT. SURROUNDING SEABED IRREGULAR VARYING FROM 10-13FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57FT. (COMMANDER M/S SHEERNESS, 28.4.47). - NM 1682/47. H01011/40 17.6.47 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PLA & TH). - NM 1682/47. H1933/61 26.3.62 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS ON K2536. H910/60 1.3.65 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS 5FT (-1FT FOR LAT) IN 512845N, 005123E [OGB] ON SURVEY K4196. [WGD] POSN: 5128.782N, 0051.282E.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HERLAND (PART OF) wreck located?

The HERLAND (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.782 N,0 51.282 E.

How deep is the HERLAND (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HERLAND (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 17.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.782 N,0 51.282 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERLAND (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HERLAND (PART OF) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HERLAND (PART OF) sink?

The HERLAND (PART OF) sank on Nov 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HERLAND (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HERLAND (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HERLAND (PART OF) belong to?

The HERLAND (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERLAND (PART OF) carrying?

The HERLAND (PART OF) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HERLAND (PART OF)?

The HERLAND (PART OF) had a tonnage of 2645 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERLAND (PART OF)?

The HERLAND (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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