Hms Westphalia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms westphalia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.323 N,4 34.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.505383
  • Longitude: -4.577917
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY)
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 70 m
Width 10.9 m
Sonar Length 51.6
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1467
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H4827/75 24.1.77 H4827/75 24.1.77 WK LOCATED 21.11.76 IN 533019N, 0043437W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.4 IN GEN 46-53MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 64MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. (HMS FOX. HI 54/76). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. 11.3.14 11.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5330.323N, 0434.675W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.86 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 51.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HT 4.14MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). BOWS SW, PROBABLY INVERTED. RETAIN WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1913 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, DUNDEE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 4 INCH GUN 2 X 12PDR GUNS, 2 TORPEDO TUBES. TORPEDOED BY U-97.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY INVERTED, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.323 N,4 34.675 W.

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

The HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.323 N,4 34.675 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1467 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a military vessel.

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