Pinewood Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pinewood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.115 N,0 44.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.485250
  • Longitude: 0.746667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINEWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2466
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2004

Surveying Details

H01759/41 23.5.41 FIXED BY HSA AND BEARING AND DISTANCE IN 512905N, 004454E. TRACING HELD. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 7.5.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1153/41. H01759/41 28.3.44 G CAN BUOY LAID N OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 651/44. H2147/45 30.4.45 MAST SHOWING, DRIES 9FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1227/45. H01759/41 11.6.46 NOW MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1985/46. H7801/46 4.12.46 SHOWN AS DW, MAST DRIES 1FT, ON SURVEY E7895/46. LC 1185. H01759/41 30.7.59 DISPERSED TO BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE SEABED. SURVEY COPY HELD. (PLA, 14.12.48 & TH HARWICH). AMEND FOUL. DELETE BUOY. - NM 38/49. H01759/41 3.10.49 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR TO 23FT. (PLA, 27.9.49). NCA. H910/60 1.3.65 SHOWN AS F 4FMS 1FT ON SURVEY K4196. NE 3683. H1439/69 23.1.69 SHOWN AS WK 4FMS ON PLA SURVEY DTD 16.1.69. NE 1185. H3531/74 5.12.79 AREA CLOSELY SOUNDED 24.5.79. NO WRECKAGE FOUND. GEN DEPTH NOW 5MTRS. WK MUST NOW BE COVERED. CHART AS F. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN HE10/79). BR STD. 22.1.97 NOT SHOWN ON PLA SURVEY 343/5 [OCT'88-JUN'90]. STATED AS NOT CHARTED BY PLA. (PLA WKS & OBSTN DATABASE DTD 1.3.96). AMEND DEAD. NE 1185.POSITONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 1.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8. STILL SHOWN ON 1185 [SEP'97 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. MINED AND BROKE IN TWO 1.5M S OF SOUTHEND PIER. 6 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.115 N,0 44.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the PINEWOOD wreck located?

The PINEWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.115 N,0 44.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PINEWOOD?

The seabed around the PINEWOOD lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PINEWOOD sink?

The PINEWOOD sank on Jan 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PINEWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the PINEWOOD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PINEWOOD belong to?

The PINEWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PINEWOOD carrying?

The PINEWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PINEWOOD?

The PINEWOOD had a tonnage of 2466 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINEWOOD?

The PINEWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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