Goodwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Goodwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.436 N,2 8.174 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.873933
  • Longitude: 2.136233
Wreck Depth 37.6 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 71.4
Sonar Width 14.2
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 172
Tonnage 2780
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 064.0,043.0,004.0,276
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 525318N, 020815E, APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0179/40 12.9.42 WK LOCATED IN 525222N, 020818E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94 IN GEN DEPTH 150FT [MLWS]. NOT SWEPT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 28.8.42). INS AS NDW. - NM 1972/42 H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SONAR AND E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). DELETED. H2502/72 23.3.72 WK LOCATED IN 525235N, 020803E USING TRANSIT SONAR. FIXED USING DECCA. KELVIN HUGHES, GPO CABLE SURVEY, MAR 71). INS AS USC 15MTRS. BR STD. HH090/563/01 4.11.92 LOCATED 30.9.92 IN 525225.6N, 020817.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 77MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEG GIVING A GOOD SONAR TRACE AND A STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. NOT FULLY SURVEYED - OUTSIDE MAIN SURVEY AREA. (NP 1016, HI 563). AMEND TO WK 36MTRS - NM 3460/92. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 17.6.94 IN 525225.56N, 020817.18E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 35.3, FOUL 35.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.4 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 47MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE WHOLE AND UPRIGHT WITH A SCATTERING OF DEBRIS CLOSE BY. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 4277/94. 3.4.02 DIVED IN 2001. WK IS INTACT AND INVERTED. PROPS STILL ON WK. LARGE DEBRIS FIELD CLOSE TO WK. (G BUXTON, EMAIL DTD 3.4.02). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 30.12.18; IN 5252.436N, 0208.174E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 71.4MTRS, WIDTH 14.2MTRS, HEIGHT 6.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 172/352 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS, 4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 276 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). WRECK IS INVERTED. HULL IS INTACT AND THE PROPELLER IS VISIBLE AT THE AFT. AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E BOAT WHILE ON PASSAGE BLYTH TO LONDON. OWNED BY W FRANCE FENWICK & CO.

General Comments

INTACT & INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.436 N,2 8.174 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.436 N,2 8.174 E.

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

The GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.436 N,2 8.174 E.

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

The seabed around the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 22, 1945.

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

The wreck of the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2780 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOODWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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