Redwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Redwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.417 N,3 33.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.440283
  • Longitude: 3.565333
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REDWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1228
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1911
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

16.3.59 WK 8.3MTRS SHOWN IN 512628N, 033400E ON NETHERLANDS CHART. INS AS WK 4FSM 3FT. NE 120. H1652/57 10.2.60 NOW WK SW 7.9MTRS. (HAGUE NM 131/1925/59). AMEND SW 4FMS 2FT. - NM 141/60. 25.10.71 NOW WK SW 7.8MTRS. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). AMEND SW 4FMS 1FT. NE 325. H4483/72 2.11.76 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS 1442 & HMS BOSSINGTON HN DTD 6.10.76). BR STD. 25.1.91 REDWOOD, SWEPT CLEAR AT 7.8MTRS IN 512628N, 033400E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP '90, NO.S11 1539). 16.9.93 WK SW 8.3MTRS SHOWN IN 512628.8N, 033400E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 120 [1993 EDN]. NC 120. 26.10.93 SHOWN ON BELGIUM 101 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 18.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 8.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5126.417N, 0333.920E [WGD] ON BA 120 [EDN 10 DTD 26.8.10].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN RIDLEY, SON & TULLY. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR THE TYNE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF FLUSHING. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.417 N,3 33.92 E
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FAQ

Where is the REDWOOD wreck located?

The REDWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.417 N,3 33.92 E.

How deep is the REDWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The REDWOOD lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.417 N,3 33.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REDWOOD?

The seabed around the REDWOOD lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the REDWOOD sink?

The REDWOOD sank on Jun 22, 1911.

When was the wreck of the REDWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the REDWOOD was discovered in 1959.

What country did the REDWOOD belong to?

The REDWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REDWOOD carrying?

The REDWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the REDWOOD?

The REDWOOD had a tonnage of 1228 tons.

What type of wreck is the REDWOOD?

The REDWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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