Richard Bland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Richard bland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		65 53 N,14 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 65.883333
  • Longitude: -14.166667
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name RICHARD BLAND
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1943
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Liberty ship Richard Bland is located at coordinates 65 53 N, 14 10 W in the waters off the eastern coast of Iceland. This underwater obstruction represents the remains of a historic welded steel Liberty ship that sank in 1972. Official hydrographic surveys indicate that the wreck site is considered a non-dangerous navigation hazard and is no longer charted on current large-scale Icelandic nautical maps as the structure is likely well broken and dispersed. The site is recorded for historical filing purposes at 65 53 N, 14 10 W and is considered a dead or non-existent navigational feature for modern maritime charts.

Surveying Details

13.9.72 VESSEL SANK IN 655300N, 141000W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 5.12.05 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 61 [INT 1100] [AUG '99 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP FOR 11 KNOTS, MADE BY WORTHINGTON PUMP & MACHINERY CORP., HARRISON, NJ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US MARITIME COMMISSION. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 255 WHILST IN CONVOY. HIT BY TWO TORPEDOES AND SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 18 MEN. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the RICHARD BLAND wreck located?

The RICHARD BLAND wreck is located at coordinates 65 53 N,14 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RICHARD BLAND?

The seabed around the RICHARD BLAND lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the RICHARD BLAND sink?

The RICHARD BLAND sank on Mar 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the RICHARD BLAND discovered?

The wreck of the RICHARD BLAND was discovered in 1943.

What country did the RICHARD BLAND belong to?

The RICHARD BLAND belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the RICHARD BLAND?

The RICHARD BLAND had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the RICHARD BLAND?

The RICHARD BLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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