Ezra Weston (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ezra weston (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.799 N,4 57.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.713317
  • Longitude: -4.965550
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,115
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 10.1.69 10.1.69 FISHERMENS FASTENER ALMOST CERTAIN TO BE A WRECK IN 504254N, 045750W [OGB] USING DECCA. (R.DAVIS, SUB AQUA). H2979/74 9.9.77 H2979/74 9.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 504255N, 045756W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E. GILES, 16.5.77). 4.5.78 4.5.78 CHARTED AS NDW IN 504255N, 045756W [OGB]. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. 6.4.00 6.4.00 BOW SECTION LIES IN 5042.779N, 0457.868W [WGD]. POSN BY DGPS. REPORTED AS MAINLY BEING PIECES OF WRECKAGE. NOT YET DIVED. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 6.4.00). CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. SEE [16914] FOR STERN SECTION. RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 23.11.01 HH090/799/01 23.11.01 EXAM'D 11.9.01 IN 5042.806N, 0457.929W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS TOWARDS 115 DEGS. LENGTH 98MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL SECTION 20MTRS SW OF THE MAIN PART. WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. 10.8.11 10.8.11 LOCATED 28.3.10 IN 5042.799N, 0457.933W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.94 IN GEN DEPTH 51.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. SEABED SAND. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 43MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY THE NEW ENGLAND SB CORP, PORTLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US THE WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR FALMOUTH. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED BY U-667 WHILE IN CONVOY EBC-66. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.799 N,4 57.933 W.

How deep is the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.799 N,4 57.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) sink?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) sank on Aug 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) belonged to US.

What cargo was the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION)?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION)?

The EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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