Lavinia Westholl (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lavinia westholl (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.076583
  • Longitude: 0.864917
Wreck Depth 7.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.9
Shadow Height 0.95
Orientation 166
Tonnage 3131
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1916
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2015

Surveying Details

HH100/351/15 11.1.00 DIVED IN 5304.601N, 0051.978E [OGB] USING DGPS. FOUND TO BE A FEW PLATES PROTRUDING UP TO 1MTR ABOVE THE SEABED. REST OF WK ASSUMED TO BE UNDER THE SEABED AS THERE IS A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONSIDER THIS TO BE LAVINIA WESTHOLL. (D LOCK, LTR DTD 12/99). SEE [8594]. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2014/000169131 28.4.15 EXAM'D 15.11.14 IN 5304.595N, 0051.895E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.42 IN GEN DEPTH 8.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. HT 0.95MTRS. LIES 166/346 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY ALMOST BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1423). AMEND FOUL 7.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES WESTOLL. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. SINGLE SCREW. MINED IN SLEET AND FALLING SNOW. CREW RECOVERED BY SS WAVE QUEEN.

General Comments

FEW PLATES ABOVE SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E.

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

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)?

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3131 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)?

The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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