Lord Willingdon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lord willingdon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 58.072 N,76 11.165 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.967867
  • Longitude: 76.186083
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD WILLINGDON
Type dredger
Flag IN
Length 61.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 873
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers WHITE SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE S
Surveying Details H2066/75 13.4.78 H2066/75 13.4.78 REPORTED STRANDED IN 095758.3N, 761113.5E. (DEHRA DUN NM 167(T)/68). NCA. H3841/75 23.3.79 H3841/75 23.3.79 DW (MAST) REPORTED IN 105757N, 761126E (SIC) APPROX. (MV CITY OF ST ALBANS, DTD 18.2.79). POSN IN ERROR SHOULD BE 095757N. - NM 825/79. H3841/75 10.7.79 H3841/75 10.7.79 HN & NM QUOTED 105757N WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 095757N. POSN AMENDED. - NM 1744/79. H2066/75 10.12.79 H2066/75 MAST BROKEN & NO LONGER VISIBLE. CHANNEL CLEAR FOR NAVIGATION. (NAVAREA III 835/79 DTD 10.12.79). NCA YET AWAIT DEHRA DUN NM. H2066/75 31.1.80 H2066/75 31.1.80 DW LIES IN 095758.3N, 761113.5E. (DEHRA DUN NM664/79). AMEND DW. - NM 363/80.
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY W SIMONS & CO LTD, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COSHIN PORT TRUST. LORD WILLINGDON SANK APPAREENTLY AFTER BEING HOLED BY HER OWN ANCHOR WHILE BEING TAKEN IN TOW BY M TUG PUMPA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LORD WILLINGDON wreck located?

The LORD WILLINGDON wreck is located at coordinates 9 58.072 N,76 11.165 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD WILLINGDON?

The seabed around the LORD WILLINGDON lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LORD WILLINGDON sink?

The LORD WILLINGDON sank on Feb 21, 1978.

When was the wreck of the LORD WILLINGDON discovered?

The wreck of the LORD WILLINGDON was discovered in 1978.

What country did the LORD WILLINGDON belong to?

The LORD WILLINGDON belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the LORD WILLINGDON?

The LORD WILLINGDON had a tonnage of 873 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD WILLINGDON?

The LORD WILLINGDON is classified as a dredger.

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