Pitwines Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pitwines Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.308 N,0 59.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.738467
  • Longitude: -0.996650
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PITWINES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.8 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 932
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF W HARTLEPOOL. (SIBI). H04099/41 14.3.42 H04099/41 14.3.42 INS AS NDWPA IN 544418N, 005942. - NM 567/42. H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 WRECK NOT FOUND AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH FISHERMAN'S ASDIC MK II AND E/S 772. (HMS EGERIA, ROS). DELETE. NE 1191. H6331/87 17.1.89 H6331/87 17.1.89 NOT FOUND. NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE IN THIS POSN. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-WANDLE '32. BUILT IN 1923 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON, CLARK AND ASSOC CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 121 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR LONDON. SUNK IN COLLISION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PITWINES wreck located?

The PITWINES wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.308 N,0 59.799 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PITWINES?

The seabed around the PITWINES lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the PITWINES sink?

The PITWINES sank on Nov 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PITWINES discovered?

The wreck of the PITWINES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PITWINES belong to?

The PITWINES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PITWINES carrying?

The PITWINES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PITWINES?

The PITWINES had a tonnage of 932 tons.

What type of wreck is the PITWINES?

The PITWINES is classified as a steam ship.

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