Zeeland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zeeland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.223 N,1 9.782 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.937050
  • Longitude: -1.163033
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZEELAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9.4
Orientation 5
Tonnage 1293
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1916
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H7018/58 12.11.59 H7018/58 12.11.59 WK LOCATED IN 545612N, 010944W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 148 IN GEN DEPTH 173FT. PARTIALLY CLEARED BY OPOPESA SWEEP TO 14FMS. (HMS SCOTT). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 H2433/71 21.4.71 THREE CONTACTS OBTAINED OFF THIS WK DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, ROS DTD 31.12.70). NCA. 8.6.72 8.6.72 SHOWN AS WK 24FMS. NE 1192. 15.5.73 15.5.73 SHOWN AS WK 45MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 3.12.75 NOW SHOWN AS WK 44MTRS [LAT]. (CHANGE OF DATUM). NC 152. H4871/68 12.10.78 H4871/68 12.10.78 WK LIES N/S. STANDS 10MTRS ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS. POSN 545613N, 010941W. (E MARGRETT, WIMPEY LAB LTD 11.9.78). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4908/79 9.7.80 H4908/79 9.7.80 SS ZEELAND SANK IN 545525N, 010950W APPROX. (A C CROTHALL) LATER: WRECK IN THIS POSN NOW IDENTIFIED AS HOGARTH [SEE 5708]. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAMINED 28.5.87 IN 545613N, 010941W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 51.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.4MTRS, LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE, 005/185DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY V/H RIJKEE & CO., ROTTERDAM, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 147NP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHEEPVAART-EN-STEENKOLEN MAATS NV. PASSAGE METHIL FOR ROUEN. CAPTURED BY UB 39 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SIBI)

General Comments

PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.223 N,1 9.782 W
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FAQ

Where is the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.223 N,1 9.782 W.

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

The ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.223 N,1 9.782 W.

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

The seabed around the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 1, 1916.

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

The wreck of the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The ZEELAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1293 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZEELAND (POSSIBLY)?

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

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