The William (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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The william (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 32.378 N,2 40.729 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | -8 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | THE WILLIAM (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 24.4 m |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 3, 1939 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1972 |
| Last Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date | May 10, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
19.3.96 WAS HIT BY A FREAK STORM AND SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 2 CREW OUT OF COMPLEMENT OF 3. AT THE TIME OF HER SINKING SHE WAS REPUTED TO BE THE OLDEST SAILING VESSEL STILL WORKING. (WESTERN DAILY PRESS DTD 19.3.96).
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