Pinewood (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Pinewood (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.755250
- Longitude: -7.216967
|
| Wreck Depth |
61.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
73 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
12.3 m |
| Draught |
5.6 |
| Sonar Length |
96.8 |
| Sonar Width |
23 |
| Shadow Height |
10.3 |
| Orientation |
33 |
| Tonnage |
2219 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
timber,coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 17, 1918
|
| Scour Dimensions |
004.0,,072.9, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 15, 2025 |
Surveying Details
M9587 �1918 SUNK 22M SSE OF MINE HEAD. (MASTER). H351/20 ACCEPT POSN 514300N, 071200W, APPROX. CHART AS WK PA. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDW PA. NE 2049. 13.3.78 AMEND TO USC PA 55MTRS. NC 2049. HH090/541/01 17.2.92 OBSTN LOCATED IN 514518N, 071300W. LEAST DEPTH 63.5MTRS. STANDS 9.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED LEVEL. TO BE FURTHER EXAM'D. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 541). NCA YET. HH090/541/01 21.10.92 WK 62MTRS, SHOWN IN 514519N, 071302W ON M1927/1. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 541). BR STD. HH100/351/19 5.9.03 DIVED IN 5145.317N, 0713.005W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES NE/SW. A LARGE CARGO VESSEL LYING WITH 45 DEG LIST TO PORT. SINGLE PROP AND TWO BOILERS. SEABED HARD SAND. CINC REQUESTED. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 3.9.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP2020/000269249 19.4.17 LOCATED IN POS 5145.315N, 0713.018W [WGD]. LEAST MBES DEPTH 61.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72.6MTRS, LENGTH 96.8MTRS, HEIGHT 10.3MTRS, WIDTH 23.0MTRS, 033/213 ORIENTATION. SCOUR DEPTH 72.9MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 4MTRS. WRECK IS BROKEN, A HOLE IS IN THE STRUCTURE. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFORMAR CV17_01). AMEND WRECK 61.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.9MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 65.3MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1914 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE & FENWICK & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 211NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR QUEENTOWN. CAPTURED BY U-86 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. TWO MEN LOST. (SII).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W
Pinewood (Probably) on Wreck Map
Pinewood (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W.
How deep is the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 61.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.
When did the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) sink?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 17, 1918.
When was the wreck of the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.
What country did the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) belong to?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) carrying?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) was carrying timber,coal.
What was the tonnage of the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2219 tons.
What type of wreck is the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)?
The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, LIES WITH 45 DEG LIST TO PORT