Underwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Underwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.915 N,5 31.612 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.998583
  • Longitude: -5.526867
Wreck Depth 47.06 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNDERWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.2 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 91.4
Sonar Width 28.6
Shadow Height 3.24
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1990
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1944
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SUNK IN 495700N, 052800W. (TRADE DIV LIST, JAN 1944). H113/45 19.4.60 POOR SONAR CONTACT, POOR POSN, IN 495930N, 053130W. LENGTH 303FT, HEIGHT 42FT. DIRN 090/270DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H113/45 4.7.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, FAIR POSN, IN 500000N, 053130W. LENGTH 303FT, HEIGHT 42FT. DIRN 090/270DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 29.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN, IN 495936N, 053130W. LENGTH 303FT, HEIGHT 42FT. DIRN 090/270DEGS. (AUBD 301/32, ESCORT GROUP 9 29.12.44-25.1.45). 14.7.66 INS NDW IN 495936N, 053130W. R/S. H2979/74 24.7.74 LOCATED IN 495954N, 053136W USING DECCA. STATED TO BE SS 'UNDERWOOD' FROM PROPELLER BOSS. BOWS E. WK SINKING IN SAND BUT NO SCOUR. APPEARANCE OF BULGE OF STEEL IN SAND LIES ON PORT SIDE ABOUT 10FT HIGH. MUCH BROKEN UP. (E GILES, 1974). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. H2979/74 17.2.76 FF IN 495957N, 053132W USING DECCA. LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER BUT NOT DIVED ON. (E GILES, HYDROSERVE LTD., 29.1.76). H2590/76 26.2.76 H2590/76 26.2.76 LOCATED IN POSN 495953.8N, 053132W [OGB] USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. CLOSELY SOUNDED OVER GIVING LEAST E/S DEPTH 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS [23FMS] IN REVISED POSN. NE 777. H1286/76/212 22.6.76 LOCATED USING DECCA. E/S TRACE SUPPLIED. LEAST DEPTH 141FT. (T E CAKEBREAD, 11.5.76). NCA. H5982/82 20.4.83 WKS SHOWN IN 500018N, 053104W AND 500007N, 053103W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)6, 1982. POSNS BY DECCA. NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 EXAM'D; 13.6.16 IN 4959.915N, 0531.612W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 91.4MTRS, WIDTH 28.6MTRS, HEIGHT 3.24MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DETERIORATED AND PARTIALLY BURIED WITH BOW AND STERN SECTIONS TWISTED ON THE SEABED. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND NDW 47 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT EN ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO PORTSMOUTH. OWNER AT TIME OF LOSS WAS THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). SUNK BY E-BOAT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CLYDE, LIVERPOOL & MILFORD HAVEN TO PORTSMOUTH WITH CARGO OF GOVERNMENT STORES INCLUDING TRUCKS & INVASION BARGES. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the UNDERWOOD wreck located?

The UNDERWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.915 N,5 31.612 W.

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

The UNDERWOOD lies at a depth of about 47.06 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.915 N,5 31.612 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNDERWOOD?

The seabed around the UNDERWOOD lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the UNDERWOOD sink?

The UNDERWOOD sank on Jan 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the UNDERWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the UNDERWOOD was discovered in 1944.

What country did the UNDERWOOD belong to?

The UNDERWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UNDERWOOD carrying?

The UNDERWOOD was carrying armament,vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the UNDERWOOD?

The UNDERWOOD had a tonnage of 1990 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNDERWOOD?

The UNDERWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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