Nyland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nyland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 28 N,4 24.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.466667
  • Longitude: 4.408333
Water Depth 288 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYLAND
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 99.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 3378
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1939
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 28.9.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45M OF STAVANGER, 17M OFF HVIDINGSO. (LLOYDS). POSN 582800N, 042430E FOR FILING ONLY. 8.8.72 LOST 45M SW OF STAVANGER (WW2SL). NCA. 19.9.04 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 306 [OCT '02 REPRINT]. NCA. 21.2.05 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 5828.000N, 0424.500E [WGD]. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) INSERTED ON NC 281 IN ERROR. WRECK RECORD SHOULD HAVE BEEN EDITED AS POSN FOR FILING ONLY. DELETE. BR STD. 1.7.11 NOT SHOWN ON NO2B0408 [EDN 2.1]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGF. A/B TIRFING. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 382NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-16. (DODS, WW2MSL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NYLAND wreck located?

The NYLAND wreck is located at coordinates 58 28 N,4 24.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NYLAND?

The seabed around the NYLAND lies at approximately 288 meters deep.

When did the NYLAND sink?

The NYLAND sank on Sep 28, 1939.

When was the wreck of the NYLAND discovered?

The wreck of the NYLAND was discovered in 1939.

What country did the NYLAND belong to?

The NYLAND belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NYLAND carrying?

The NYLAND was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the NYLAND?

The NYLAND had a tonnage of 3378 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYLAND?

The NYLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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