Stan Woolaway Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stan woolaway Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 11.956 N,4 13.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.199267
  • Longitude: -4.218217
Wreck Depth 13.82 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAN WOOLAWAY
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 9.3
Sonar Width 9.3
Shadow Height 3.5
Tonnage 278
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1967
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1182/67 17.3.67 SUNK IN 511157N, 041300W. LEAST DEPTH 4FMS. MARKED BY G CON BUOY. (TH SWANSEA, 16.3.67). INS AS WK 4FMS WITH BUOY. - NM 578/67. H1182/67 28.4.69 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 6FMS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 24.4.69). AMEND TO SW 6FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 781/69. 28.4.71 AMEND TO SW 10.4MTRS. NC 1164. HH100/351/05 15.4.92 WK LIES VERY BROKEN ON SAND AND ROCKY SEABED IN 511214.5N, 041311.5W. POSN BY DECCA. DIFFICULT TO FIND. (J HEWITT, 20.3.92). HH091/158/01 30.6.09 EXAM'D 19.7.07; LOCATED IN 5111.956N, 0413.093W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.67 IN GEN DEPTH 17.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND WK 13.6MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 09.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5111.956N, 0413.093W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.82MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). AMEND DW 13.8MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY N V SCHEEPSW GEBR VAN DER WERF, DEEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W WOOLAWAY & SONS LTD, BARNSTAPLE. OIL ENGINE OF 273 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS RETURNING TO BARNSTAPLE FULLY LADEN WITH SAND. DEVELOPED A SEVERE LIST, CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 11.956 N,4 13.093 W
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FAQ

Where is the STAN WOOLAWAY wreck located?

The STAN WOOLAWAY wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.956 N,4 13.093 W.

How deep is the STAN WOOLAWAY and where exactly is it located?

The STAN WOOLAWAY lies at a depth of about 13.82 meters and is located at coordinates 51 11.956 N,4 13.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAN WOOLAWAY?

The seabed around the STAN WOOLAWAY lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the STAN WOOLAWAY sink?

The STAN WOOLAWAY sank on Mar 13, 1967.

When was the wreck of the STAN WOOLAWAY discovered?

The wreck of the STAN WOOLAWAY was discovered in 1967.

What country did the STAN WOOLAWAY belong to?

The STAN WOOLAWAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STAN WOOLAWAY carrying?

The STAN WOOLAWAY was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the STAN WOOLAWAY?

The STAN WOOLAWAY had a tonnage of 278 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAN WOOLAWAY?

The STAN WOOLAWAY is classified as a dredger.

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