Walkure Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Walkure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.913867
- Longitude: 1.735750
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.28 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WALKURE |
|
Type
|
barque
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
81.4 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
102.11 |
| Sonar Width |
20.84 |
| Shadow Height |
9.7 |
| Orientation |
82 |
| Tonnage |
1907 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 3, 1911
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
262.9,067.7,007.1,150 |
| Original Detection Year |
1912 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
May 19, 2020 |
Surveying Details
H3264/12 29.7.12 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK IN 525415N, 014430E. (AUTH'Y NOT KNOWN). INS AS STPA CONSPIC (1912). - NM 1088/12. 1913 LEGEND 'CONSPIC' DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4282/26 16.10.26 AMEND TO DW. NE 1408. H335 13.1.31 AMEND TO DWPA. NES 1094, 1408. NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1951). NCA. H1952/80 25.1.83 EXAM'D 1.6.82 IN 525449N, 014417E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 8.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23MTRS. WK LIES ON EDGE OF A TRENCH WHICH MAY NOT BE ENTIRELY A SCOUR. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. HH100/351/04 27.3.91 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 3 MASTED BARQUE CONWAY, WHICH SANK IN 1911. LIES ON EDGE OF SANDBANK WITH BOW IN 10MTRS AND STERN IN 25MRS DEPTH. HULL IS INTACT. THE 3 MASTS LIE OVER THE SIDE. (BOB HIGGINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). HH090/604/01 16.11.93 EXAM'D 7.7.93 IN 525448.4N, 014416.0E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.0, FOUL AT 10.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.4 IN GEN DEPTH 16 TO 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, BREADTH 18MTRS. LIES, WITH SAND BANKED ON N SIDE OF WK, 090/270 DEG. A SUB SURFACE BUOY OR NETS APPEARS TO BE ATTACHED TO WK. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 EXAM'D 16.02.19; IN 5254.832N, 0144.145E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 102.11MTRS, WIDTH 20.84MTRS, HEIGHT 9.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 082/262 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 262.9MTRS, WIDTH 67.7MTRS, 7.15MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 150 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LYING IN A LARGE SAND WAVE. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 10.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-CONWAY. BUILT OF STEEL IN 1896 BY A MCMILLAN & SON, DUMBARTON. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H FOLSH & CO. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SANTOS. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING TINNED FOOD, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND 3 CARS. STRANDED. ALL CREW RECOVERED BY THE GORLESTON LIFEBOAT.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E
Walkure on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the WALKURE wreck located?
The WALKURE wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E.
How deep is the WALKURE and where exactly is it located?
The WALKURE lies at a depth of about 10.28 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E.
How deep is the seabed around the WALKURE?
The seabed around the WALKURE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the WALKURE sink?
The WALKURE sank on Dec 3, 1911.
When was the wreck of the WALKURE discovered?
The wreck of the WALKURE was discovered in 1912.
What country did the WALKURE belong to?
The WALKURE belonged to DE.
What cargo was the WALKURE carrying?
The WALKURE was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.
What was the tonnage of the WALKURE?
The WALKURE had a tonnage of 1907 tons.
What type of wreck is the WALKURE?
The WALKURE is classified as a barque.