King William Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
King william Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.793 N,3 24.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.479883
  • Longitude: 3.415167
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING WILLIAM
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 162
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1915
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2002

Surveying Details

H8203/19 3.2.19 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES NAME ETC. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 542900N, 032500E. NE 2182A. H256/27 27.1.27 AMEND TO NDW PA (1915). NE 2182A. 4.7.72 SHOWN IN 542836N, 032600E ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5402 [1965 EDN]. 13.12.73 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 1037 [OCT'73 EDN]. 10.2.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETH 1037 [1977 EDN]. 13.1.88 KING WILLIAM, NDW IN 542850N, 032500E. (NETH WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN). H3498/88 2.8.88 NOW WK 30MTRS IN 542850N, 032500E [EUR]. (NETH NM 367/88). BR STD. HH160/351/01 19.4.89 SHOWN AS WK USC 30MTRS ON NETH 1037 [1989 EDN]. NC 1405. HH340/620/06 24.7.02 DELETED. (NETH NM 28/362/02). - NM 3908/02.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL)

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FAQ

Where is the KING WILLIAM wreck located?

The KING WILLIAM wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.793 N,3 24.91 E.

How deep is the KING WILLIAM and where exactly is it located?

The KING WILLIAM lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.793 N,3 24.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KING WILLIAM?

The seabed around the KING WILLIAM lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the KING WILLIAM sink?

The KING WILLIAM sank on Nov 15, 1915.

When was the wreck of the KING WILLIAM discovered?

The wreck of the KING WILLIAM was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KING WILLIAM belong to?

The KING WILLIAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KING WILLIAM?

The KING WILLIAM had a tonnage of 162 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING WILLIAM?

The KING WILLIAM is classified as a trawler.

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