Olanda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Olanda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.484 N,1 31.617 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.891400
  • Longitude: 1.526950
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLANDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 132
Tonnage 2138
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details H256/27 27.1.27 INS NDW (1915) IN 535300N, 012900E. NE 2182A. H7614/58 26.5.60 INS AS DW ON NC 2013(W). H619/65 14.5.65 CLOSELY SEARCHED FOR BY SONAR. FIRM CONTACT OBTAINED 1.5M E OF CHARTED POSN. NO TRACE ON E/S, BUT PERSISTENT, MEDIUM STRENGTH, FIRM SONAR RETURNS OBTAINED IN 535324N, 013154E. CLASSIFIED AS POSSIBLE WRECK - MAY BE OLANDA. (HMS SCOTT, 31.12.64). AMEND TO NDW IN THIS POSITION. H3966/76 18.9.80 AMEND TO DWPA IN 535300N, 012900E ON 1187 ONLY. BR STD. 25.1.84 WK STANDING 5MTRS PROUD OF SEABED (GEN DEPTH 34MTRS) SHOWN IN 535332N, 013142E [EUR] ON 1983 COMMERCIAL SURVEY CARRIED OUT BY E A ANDREWS. AMEND TO WK 29MTRS IN 535328N, 013144E [OGB]. BR STD. H6329/87 26.6.89 EXAM'D IN 535328N, 013144E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.3 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 413, TELEX 19.6.89). AMEND TO SW 28.5MTRS. BR STD. H6329/87 19.10.89 EXAM'D 11.6.89 INTACT AND UPRIGHT. LIES 132/312 DEG WITH NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. MASTS/STACKS APPARENT AT EACH END. HIGHEST POINT AT NW END. NO MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. (NP 1008, HI 413). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMV MAATS NEDERLANDSCHE LLOYD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIE OF 217NHP. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR ROTTERDAM. MINED.

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INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 53.484 N,1 31.617 E
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FAQ

Where is the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.484 N,1 31.617 E.

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

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.484 N,1 31.617 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLANDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the OLANDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OLANDA (POSSIBLY)?

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2138 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLANDA (POSSIBLY)?

The OLANDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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