City Of Winchester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
City of winchester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 31.7 N,56 4.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.528333
  • Longitude: 56.081667
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF WINCHESTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Tonnage 6601
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H5856/14 3.12.14 SUNK IN 173000N, 560400E. LIES ON HEADING SW/NE WITH 2 MASTS SHOWING & BOW TOWARDS THE SHORE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 10B. H4797/24 16.7.24 REPORTED THAT MASTS NO LONGER SHOW. (HYDRO., 14/7/24). CHART AS DW. NE 10B. 9.9.81 NOW CHARTED IN 173142N, 560348E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1932. 22.1.82 WGD POSN: 173050N, 560436E. NC 3785. HH485/410/02 14.7.92 CONFIRMED STILL EXISTS. LEAST DEPTH 20 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS [DIVERS REPORT]. (HYD. RNO H30, MAR '92). NCA. 23.4.98 POSN NOW 173142N, 560454E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 20 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. (OMANI WK LIST, JAN 1998). BR STD. 14.4.99 DETAILS OF DIVE EXPEDITION ON VESSEL WITH PHOTOS. MASTS & WINCHING GEAR LIE ACROSS SEABED. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL'99). SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 WK DEPTH 20MTRS IN 1731.70N, 5604.90E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

6.8.14 PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LONDON & THE CLYDE. CAPTURED BY GERMAN CRUISER 'KONIGSBERG' ON 6.8.14. LATER SCUTTLED OFF HALLANIYAT ISLANDS. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). VESSEL WAS FIRST CASUALTY OF WW1. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL'99).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF WINCHESTER wreck located?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER wreck is located at coordinates 17 31.7 N,56 4.9 E.

How deep is the CITY OF WINCHESTER and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 17 31.7 N,56 4.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF WINCHESTER?

The seabed around the CITY OF WINCHESTER lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF WINCHESTER sink?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER sank on Aug 13, 1914.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF WINCHESTER discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF WINCHESTER was discovered in 1914.

What country did the CITY OF WINCHESTER belong to?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF WINCHESTER carrying?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF WINCHESTER?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER had a tonnage of 6601 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF WINCHESTER?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER is classified as a steam ship.

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