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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 30, 2013 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 21.136 N,3 6.09 W
W H Dwyer on Wreck Map
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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.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS S, CENTRE PART COLLAPSED