River Witham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
River witham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.672 N,0 8.741 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.561200
  • Longitude: 0.145683
Wreck Depth 13.95 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER WITHAM
Type coaster
Flag GB
Sonar Length 34.3
Sonar Width 8.13
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 295
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1945
Scour Dimensions 012.9,009.9,001.8,061
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3607/45 2.8.45 DW LIES SUNK IN 533335N, 000843E, OR 137DEGS, 14.8C FROM SPURN MAIN LTHO. MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.4S CLOSE S. (HUMBER CON BD, 16.7.45). - NM 2302/45. H4984/47 - H7931/46 30.7.47 SWEPT CLEAR AT 35FT, FOUL AT 36FT, SEABED 54FT. LIES IN A DEEP HOLE IN 533334N, 000842E, 142.5DEGS, 1.476M FROM SPURN LTHO. (HMS SCOTT, 1946-1947). - NM 2004/47. H3607/45 10.11.47 DISPERSED, LT BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD N57/47 DTD 28.10.47). DELETE BUOY. - NM 2956/47. H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 6.6.68 IN 533341N, 000848E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 40FT, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47FT IN GEN DEPTH 38-54FT. SCOUR 61FT. LENGTH 400-500 YDS. LYING IN A DEEP HOLE ON A VERY UNEVEN BOTTOM. A DIFFICULT WRECK TO SWEEP AS THE SEABED TO THE WEST OF IT IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE WRECK PERMITTING A CLEARANCE SWEEP ONLY. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). - NM 232/69. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533341N, 000848E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 19.0MTRS. SCOUR 20MTRS. LIES IN SCOUR. APPROX 30MTRS LONG, LYING NW/SE. (HMS ECHO, HI 46/73). RETAIN AS SW 11.8MTRS. HH091/178/01 4.3.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). CHARTED GEN DEPTH IS 8MTRS. ASSUMED BURIED. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000067871 18.5.20 EXAM'D 18.05.20 IN 5333.672N, 0008.741E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 34.30MTRS, WIDTH 8.13MTRS, HEIGHT 4.30MTRS, ORIENTATION 295 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 12.95MTRS, WIDTH 9.89MTRS, 1.85MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 061 DEGS. WRECK STANDING UP, HULL INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.672 N,0 8.741 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIVER WITHAM wreck located?

The RIVER WITHAM wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.672 N,0 8.741 E.

How deep is the RIVER WITHAM and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER WITHAM lies at a depth of about 13.95 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.672 N,0 8.741 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER WITHAM?

The seabed around the RIVER WITHAM lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the RIVER WITHAM sink?

The RIVER WITHAM sank on Jul 13, 1945.

When was the wreck of the RIVER WITHAM discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER WITHAM was discovered in 1945.

What country did the RIVER WITHAM belong to?

The RIVER WITHAM belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the RIVER WITHAM?

The RIVER WITHAM is classified as a coaster.

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