Ottoland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ottoland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.64 N,0 53.201 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.910667
  • Longitude: -0.886683
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2202
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Debris Field 0060.0,315
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK 4 MILES S OF 20A BUOY, OFF MIDDLESBROUGH. (WW2SL). H05903/57 31.10.57 H05903/57 31.10.57 POSN 545030N, 005300W, APPROX. (LLOYDS). H6330/87 13.9.88 H6330/87 13.9.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 63.4 IN GEN DEPTH 69.5MTRS, IN 545438N, 005306W [OGB]. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, TELEX 12.9.88). NCA YET. H6330/87 15.11.88 H6330/87 15.11.88 EXAM'D 26.8.88 USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.4 IN GEN DEPTH 69.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 70.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. LARGE WK BROKEN IN TWO HALVES, EACH ABOUT 30MTRS LONG AND 8MTRS WIDE. W HALF LIES 052/232 DEG AND THE OTHER 140/320 DEG. LARGE SEPARATE PIECE OF DEBRIS, WITH LITTLE HEIGHT, LIES 60MTRS SW OF MAIN WK. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-SARKANI '39, EX-SINT JANSLAND '36, EX-SCHELDE, EX-FLUSHING. BUILT IN 1916 BY JAN SMIT, ALBLASSERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPSVAART-EN STEENKOLEN MAATS NV. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 212HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BUCTOUCHE FOR IMMINGHAM. CARGO 669 FATHOMS OF PIT PROPS & FULL DECK CARGO OF PIT TIMBER. MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, EACH 30MTRS LONG

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 54.64 N,0 53.201 W
Ottoland (Possibly) on Wreck Map Ottoland (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.64 N,0 53.201 W.

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

The OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 54 54.64 N,0 53.201 W.

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

The seabed around the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 5, 1940.

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

The wreck of the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2202 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTTOLAND (POSSIBLY)?

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

Back to Wrecks