W H Dwyer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
W h dwyer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.136 N,3 6.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.352267
  • Longitude: -3.101500
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W H DWYER
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 76.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 13.8
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H0113/45 22.1.45 H0113/45 22.1.45 SUNK IN 502100N, 030600W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, PCWO 22.1.45). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 POSN AMENDED TO 502130N, 030600W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5). 25.3.45 25.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502130N, 030600W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). H2502/51 H2502/51 WK IN 502102N, 030604W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 35FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). H6025/53 7.10.53 H6025/53 7.10.53 INS WK 23FMS IN 502102N, 030604W. NC 3315. H3950/70 21.5.71 H3950/70 21.5.71 AMENDED TO WK 40.0MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 9.2.83 H5982/82 9.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502101N, 030602W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.10.84 H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 10.5.84 IN 502106N, 030601W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LIES 025/205DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). BR STD. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 WK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY BUILDER'S PLATE AND NAME IN RAISED LETTERS ON STERN. WK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH STERN TO THE NORTH. DIVED IN 8.98. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 30.4.13 30.4.13 EXAM'D 18.1.13 IN 5021.136N, 0306.090W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.5 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 13.8MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS S. BOW & STERN VISIBLE, REMAINDER OF WK COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). INTACT, UPRIGHT. RETAIN WK 46MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY THE SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FORWARDERS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 122 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MACCOLL & POLLOCK LTD, SUNDERLAND. 1 X 3 PDR GUN. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR NEWPORT. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. NO LIVES LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS S, CENTRE PART COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.136 N,3 6.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the W H DWYER wreck located?

The W H DWYER wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.136 N,3 6.09 W.

How deep is the W H DWYER and where exactly is it located?

The W H DWYER lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.136 N,3 6.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the W H DWYER?

The seabed around the W H DWYER lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the W H DWYER sink?

The W H DWYER sank on Aug 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the W H DWYER discovered?

The wreck of the W H DWYER was discovered in 1917.

What country did the W H DWYER belong to?

The W H DWYER belonged to CA.

What cargo was the W H DWYER carrying?

The W H DWYER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the W H DWYER?

The W H DWYER had a tonnage of 1770 tons.

What type of wreck is the W H DWYER?

The W H DWYER is classified as a steam ship.

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