Goodwood Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Goodwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 7.172 N,0 2.891 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.119533
- Longitude: -0.048183
|
| Wreck Depth |
19.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GOODWOOD |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
93.3 m |
| Width |
13.5 m |
| Draught |
5.9 |
| Sonar Length |
105.5 |
| Sonar Width |
21 |
| Shadow Height |
6.5 |
| Orientation |
145 |
| Tonnage |
2796 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 10, 1939
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 2, 2011 |
Surveying Details
WK REPORTED TO LIE 095 DEG, 1.6M FROM FLAMBOROUGH LTHO. (FO HUMBER, 1939). NCA YET. H0146/39 27.12.39 DW PA IN 540650N, 000208W. (TH). - FNM 2882/39. H01624/44 14.6.44 AMEND TO NDW IN 540705N, 000244W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1215/44. 20.10.72 TO BE SHOWN AS USC 15MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 121. H1309/76/37 2.12.76 OWNED BY BRIDLINGTON DIVING SERVICES LTD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALVAGE. NOW IN 110 FT OF WATER ON A VERY HARD BOTTOM. WK IS IN TWO HALVES WITH A DISTANCE OF 500 YARDS BETWEEN THE TWO. (D ADSHEAD). H2534/74 5.12.79 WK IN 540704N, 000247W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). NCA. H4069/72 10.3.80 EXAM'D 12.11.79 IN 540709.7N, 0060247.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. HT BY HYDROSEARCH SHADOW 6.9MTRS, VERTICAL 6.6MTRS. LYING NW/SE ON SMOOTH SAND AND GRAVEL. LENGTH APPROX 155MTRS, BEAM 14MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH TWO HIGH POINTS (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). AMEND TO 18.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 663/80. H1310/84 3.7.84 FOUL REPD IN 540655N, 000247W. POSN BY DECCA. (MR DODGSON 28.11.84). NCA. H1310/86/34 17.12.86 LIES ON PORT SIDE. TWO FORWARD HOLDS FLAT TO SEABED. NO SIGN OF BOWS LEAST DEPTH 22 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). NCA. HH00/730/01 19.12.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHING FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5407.172N, 0002.891W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.39MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). AMEND WK 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.10.11 LENGTH 105.5MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). MAINLY COLLAPSED WITH HIGHT POINT AT SE END. BOWS NNE. NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1937 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE & FENWICK CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 244 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BAYONNE. MINED. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI & WW2SL).
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54 7.172 N,0 2.891 W
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FAQ
Where is the GOODWOOD wreck located?
The GOODWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.172 N,0 2.891 W.
How deep is the GOODWOOD and where exactly is it located?
The GOODWOOD lies at a depth of about 19.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.172 N,0 2.891 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GOODWOOD?
The seabed around the GOODWOOD lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When did the GOODWOOD sink?
The GOODWOOD sank on Sep 10, 1939.
When was the wreck of the GOODWOOD discovered?
The wreck of the GOODWOOD was discovered in 1939.
What country did the GOODWOOD belong to?
The GOODWOOD belonged to GB.
What cargo was the GOODWOOD carrying?
The GOODWOOD was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the GOODWOOD?
The GOODWOOD had a tonnage of 2796 tons.
What type of wreck is the GOODWOOD?
The GOODWOOD is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
ON PORT SIDE, FWD HOLDS FLAT TO SEABED, NO BOWS