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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 22, 2020 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E BOAT WHILE ON PASSAGE BLYTH TO LONDON. OWNED BY W FRANCE FENWICK & CO.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 52.436 N,2 8.174 E
Goodwood (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Goodwood (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT & INVERTED