Lowland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Lowland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.987 N,1 29.66 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.849783
  • Longitude: 1.494333
Wreck Depth 10.86 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOWLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 119.1
Sonar Width 50.6
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 86
Tonnage 975
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1939
Scour Dimensions 112.6,,002.8,064.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0175/39 16.4.40 DW IN 515030N, 012915E. (NID & ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 2666/39 & NM 947/40. H01079/40 20.1.41 POSN NOW 515054N, 012949E, 187DEGS 4C FROM CHARTED POSN. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 42/41. H01079/40 17.10.41 G CAN BUOY LAID 125DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK. (TH). - TFNM 157/41, FNM 2447/41. H0334/40 7.10.43 BUOY NOW G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S 115DEGS, 0.75C FROM WK. (FOIC HARWICH, 27.9.43). - NM 2121/43. 26.10.49 DISPERSED TO 2-3FT ABOVE HARD SEABED. GEN DEPTH 41FT. (C INC NORE, 19.10.49). H0334/40 17.10.50 SWEPT CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 33FT. SEABED 38FT. POSN 515058N, 013003E. (HMS SCOTT 1950 & TH). - NM 2027/50. H0334/40 7.4.59 EXAM'D IN 515058N, 012948E [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 42FT. SCOUR 52FT. (ECES, 29.10.58). H2764/60 13.12.68 LOCATED IN 515038N, 012949E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. A POOR SONAR CONTACT BUT EASY TO FIND FROM THE HUGE SCOUR. WRECK LARGELY LIES IN OWN SCOUR. LEAST E/S 34 IN GEN DEPTH 42FT. SCOUR 54FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 45/68). H3180/74 17.9.75 EXAM'D 5.3.75 IN 515058N, 012952E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.4 MTRS. LYING IN SCOUR IN A N/S DIRN AND APPEARS TO BE BELOW GENERAL LEVEL OF SEABED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/75). NCA. H2044/81 18.1.83 EXAM'D 15.9.82 IN 515057N, 012951E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. WELL DISPERSED WK GIVING NO SIGNIFICANT SONAR SHADOW. LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (SOISS, HI 80). BR STD. H4024/86 12.2.88 EXAM'D 27.8.87 IN 515057N, 012948E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. WELL BROKEN UP BUT IN TWO PORTIONS. THE MAIN EASTERLY PART HAS LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2MTRS; THE OTHER, 75MTRS TO W, 11.4MTRS. GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR 15.6MTRS. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF SOME 50 TO 70 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 373). - NM 768/88. HH090/575/01 4.10.94 EXAM'D 21.8.94 IN 515057N, 012946E USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 11.1, FOUL 11.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12.0MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. SCOUR DEPTH 13.7MTRS. COVERS 55 BY 32MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 575). SEP 2016/000181430 26.10.16 EXAM'D 26.10.16; IN 5150.987N, 0129.660E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 119.1MTRS, WIDTH 50.6MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 086/266 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 112.6MTRS, 2.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 064 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD TOWARDS 088 DEGS. WK MAINLY BROKEN UP. (EGS, HI 1522, RRS TE8). AMEND TO DW 10.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-NOORD HOLLAND. BUILT IN 1911 BY RIJKEE & CO, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING & COAL CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 164NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTHE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SIBI, WW2SL & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the LOWLAND wreck located?

The LOWLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.987 N,1 29.66 E.

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

The LOWLAND lies at a depth of about 10.86 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.987 N,1 29.66 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOWLAND?

The seabed around the LOWLAND lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LOWLAND sink?

The LOWLAND sank on Nov 22, 1939.

When was the wreck of the LOWLAND discovered?

The wreck of the LOWLAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LOWLAND belong to?

The LOWLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOWLAND carrying?

The LOWLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LOWLAND?

The LOWLAND had a tonnage of 975 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOWLAND?

The LOWLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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