Prince Of Wales (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prince of wales (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.492 N,1 29.746 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.158200
  • Longitude: -1.495767
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 32.3 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 120
Tonnage 129
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0002.0,,001.1,120
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H8161/20 16.11.20 REPORT OF SUNKEN WRECKAGE IN APPROX 571000N, 013200W. (BOARD OF TRADE). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL. BR STD. H4087/26 24.6.26 AMEND NDWPA (1917). BR STD. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 15.7.09 IN 5709.492N, 0129.746W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.65 IN GEN DEPTH 80.6MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 2MTRS TOWARDS 120DEGS FROM S END. LENGTH 39MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

25.3.17 BUILT IN 1891 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J PATTISON, HARTLEPOOL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 50NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (NAVAL CENTRE ROSYTH, TELEGRAM DTD 25.3.17, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.492 N,1 29.746 W.

How deep is the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 57 9.492 N,1 29.746 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY)?

The PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 129 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY)?

The PRINCE OF WALES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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