Hms Warland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms warland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.884 N,0 34.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.798067
  • Longitude: 0.569167
Wreck Depth 28.19 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 70.3
Sonar Width 22.1
Shadow Height 6.25
Orientation 144
Tonnage 406
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03214/41 20.2.42 SUNK IN 534804N, 003300E WHEN APPROACHING 62D BUOY. (FO HUMBER 18.2.42). - TFNM 3095/41. H4064/85 27.8.86 LOCATED AND EXAM'D IN 534752N, 003415E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.1MTRS, FOUL AT 27.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.7MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 135/315DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). - NM 2646/86. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 3.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 34.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LYING PARALLEL TO SANDWAVES IN VICINITY. (UDI, H525A). NFA HH100/351/22 10.9.04 HAS BEEN DIVED IN 5347.884N, 0034.142E [WGD]. APPEARS TO BE MUCH TOO LARGE TO BE A TRAWLER. NEAT PILE OF RAILS ABOUT 15 FEET HIGH LOCATED, FAR TOO MANY TO BE BALLAST. CLOSE BY APPEARS TO BE IRON RODS IN A GREAT PILE. SINGLE BOILER ABOUT 12 FEET IN DIAMETER AND ONE ENGINE. WK RAN OUT WITH NO DEFINITE BOW OR STERN. VERY BROKEN UP. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 13.7.04). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 7.10.16 EXAM'D 6.4.16; IN 5347.884N, 0034.150E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS, LENGTH 70.3MTRS, WIDTH 22.1MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 144/324 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, FAIRLY INTACT WITH BOW AND STERN MISSING. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

24.5.40 BUILT IN 1913 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERELY FOR A W BAXTER & CO. HIRED 1916-1919 AS AN ARMED TRAWLER THEN RETURNED TO OWNERS. PURCHASED FOR THE RN FROM 24.5.40 AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 58HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH LTD, HULL. ONE 12PDR GUN. ATTACKED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

FAIRLY INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 47.884 N,0 34.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.884 N,0 34.15 E.

How deep is the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.884 N,0 34.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 18, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 406 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS WARLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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