Henry Woodall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Henry woodall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.35 N,0 4.896 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.739167
  • Longitude: 0.081600
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRY WOODALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 625
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1682/40 22.5.40 PNM 1240/40 ISSUED. H0286/40 2.7.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 1649/40. H1682/40 19.1.43 AMEND TO DW IN 534435N, 000459E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H01624/44 14.6.44 LOCATED IN POSN 534437N, 000445E. SWEPT CLEAR 12 FT, FOUL 14FT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 22.5.44). AMEND TO WK 2FMS. - NM 1213/44. H4984/47 13.10.47 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 8FT. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO WK 1FM 2FT. - NM 2660/47. H1682/40 6.10.50 2ND SURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL ON 2.9.47. POSN 534434.8N, 000459.0E OR 2M 068.5DEG FROM SPURN HEAD LT HO. SWEPT CLEAR 27FT, FOUL 28FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1946-1947). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 3FT. - NM 1905/50. 20.10.72 AMEND TO SW 8.2MTRS. NC 121. H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND USING DCS3. (SOISS, HI 54/77). DELETED. BR STD. H1310/83/2 12.1.86 SMALL, WELL-DISPERSED WK. STERN SECTION IS BROKEN AWAY COMPLETELY. HIGHEST POINT IS SOME 12 TO 14FT ABOVE SURROUNDING DEPTH OF ABOUT 45FT. POSN 534420N, 000500E. (D G BAILEY). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. INS AS WK USC PA 9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5344.350N, 0004.896E. 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 12.1.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2013

Circumstances of loss

MINED. 7 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

SMALL, WELL DISPERSED WK, STERN SECTION BROKEN AWAY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.35 N,0 4.896 E
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FAQ

Where is the HENRY WOODALL wreck located?

The HENRY WOODALL wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.35 N,0 4.896 E.

How deep is the HENRY WOODALL and where exactly is it located?

The HENRY WOODALL lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.35 N,0 4.896 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRY WOODALL?

The seabed around the HENRY WOODALL lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HENRY WOODALL sink?

The HENRY WOODALL sank on May 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HENRY WOODALL discovered?

The wreck of the HENRY WOODALL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HENRY WOODALL belong to?

The HENRY WOODALL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HENRY WOODALL?

The HENRY WOODALL had a tonnage of 625 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRY WOODALL?

The HENRY WOODALL is classified as a steam ship.

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