Schieland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Schieland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.296033
  • Longitude: 1.007133
Wreck Depth 16.42 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHIELAND
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 83.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 91.2
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 113
Tonnage 2249
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,000.9,320.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN 531736N, 010036E. LATER DISPERSED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2246/41 2.8.41 EXAM'D 531740N, 010039E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. LIES 094/274 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 3.7.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1814/41. H2246/41 2.8.41 INS G CON, GPFL(3) G 10S, 057 DEG, 0.5C FROM WK. - TFNM 1824/41. H2246/41 7.11.41 INS BUOY. - FNM 2614/41. H2246/41 20.3.43 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 2FT. - NM 543/43. H2246/41 6.1.50 EXAM'D FOLLOWING DISPERSAL IN 531740N, 010039E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 27/50. H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 16.8.93 IN 531744.1N, 010032.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3, FOUL AT 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 105/285 DEG ON EDGE OF SMALL SCARP. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 16.3MTRS. BR STD. SEP2016/000091757 5.5.17 EXAM'D 14.7.16 IN 5317.762N, 0100.428E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 91.2MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 40MTRS, DEPTH 0.9MTRS, TOWARD 320 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY A F SMULDERS, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPVAART EN STEENKOLEN MAATS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 212HP. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the SCHIELAND wreck located?

The SCHIELAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E.

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

The SCHIELAND lies at a depth of about 16.42 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.762 N,1 0.428 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHIELAND?

The seabed around the SCHIELAND lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SCHIELAND sink?

The SCHIELAND sank on Jun 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SCHIELAND discovered?

The wreck of the SCHIELAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SCHIELAND belong to?

The SCHIELAND belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SCHIELAND carrying?

The SCHIELAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SCHIELAND?

The SCHIELAND had a tonnage of 2249 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHIELAND?

The SCHIELAND is classified as a steam ship.

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