Herland (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Herland (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.822 N,0 51.254 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.480367
  • Longitude: 0.854233
Wreck Depth 15.83 m
Water Depth 17 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
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 12
Tonnage 2645
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1940
Debris Field SMALL OBJECT LIES 50MTRS SE
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
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 205.5DEGS, 2.3M FROM SW MEASURED MILE BN. 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 EXAM'D 14.2.45. FOUL AT 24FT, CLEAR AT 22FT. 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. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57FT. SURROUNDING SEABED IRREGULAR VARYING FROM 10-13FMS. (COMMANDER M/S SHEERNESS, 28.4.47). - NM 1682/47. H01011/40 17.6.47 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PLA & TH). INCLUDED IN NM 1682/47. H1933/61 26.3.62 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS 0FT ON K2536. H910/60 1.3.65 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS 0FT (-1FT FOR LAT) IN 512847.5N, 005121E [OGB] ON K4196. 20.9.67 PARTLY DISPERSED BY ADMIRALTY IN 1946 & 1951. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.5FT. 1959 - DRIFT SWEEPS ALL CLEAR TO 50FT. CLOSE SOUNDING LEAST DEPTH 54FT. A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE IN DEPTH 66/70FT WITH SCOUR 86FT. MUCH BAD TURBULANCE IN VICINITY. (MEDWAY CONSERVANCY BOARD, (VERBALLY FROM SURVEYOR) SEPT '67). [WGD] POSN: 5128.824N, 0051.249E. SEP 2015/000022883 12.2.15 LOCATED IN 5128.822N, 0051.254E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.83MTRS. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES IN A 32MTR DIAMETER, 6MTR DEEP SCOUR HOLE. SECOND OBJECT LIES 50MTRS SE. NFS. (R BIRD, PEEL PORTS, EMAIL DTD 3.2.15). AMEND WK 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-FAIRLAND, EX-LAKE TREBA. BUILT BY DETROIT SB CO, WYANDOTTE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERCOAL SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. DETONATED GERMAN MINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

LIES IN SCOUR HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.822 N,0 51.254 E
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FAQ

Where is the HERLAND (PART OF) wreck located?

The HERLAND (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.822 N,0 51.254 E.

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

The HERLAND (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 15.83 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.822 N,0 51.254 E.

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

The seabed around the HERLAND (PART OF) lies at approximately 17 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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