Wapello Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wapello Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.919 N,1 2.908 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.531983
  • Longitude: -1.048467
Wreck Depth 19.73 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAPELLO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 120.7 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 123
Sonar Width 16.5
Shadow Height 9.18
Orientation 209
Tonnage 5576
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 130.0,,003.0,052.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK APPROX 7M SE BY E FROM DUNNOSE PT. (WW1SL). H6667/57 WK IN 503157N, 010248W IS PROBABLY THE 'CAMBERWELL'. H5808/55 10.5.60 NOW CHARTED AS WK 10FMS 3FT (19.2MTRS) IN 503157N, 010248W. (SURVEY [K2007]). NE 2045. H4756/63 21.1.64 GOOD A/S CONTACT IN 503157N, 010248W. GOOD A/S CONTACT AT 1500YDS ON BRG 320DEGS. CLASSIFIED WK, LENGTH 300FT, IN GEN DEPTH 16FMS. (HMS JAGUAR, 11.7.63). H6667/57 LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 90FT. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1958). NCA. H4613/73 16.10.73 LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE AND STANDS 30FT HIGH. LENGTH APPROX 400FT. LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS NE. DAMAGE TO BOW & STERN. BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING. 6 HOLDS, NO CARGO. SEABED GRAVEL. LARGE IRON PROPELLER. (R J TODD, MV 'REGENT SWIFT'). 28.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 18.4MTRS [LAT]. NC 2045. H1310/87/9 6.3.87 DIVED ON IN 1986. 1973 REPORT CONFIRMED. WK WELL DEFINED - BOWS FAIRLY INTACT WITH BOTH ANCHORS STOWED. HULL SPLIT OPEN AMIDSHIPS, PROBABLY BY AN EXPLOSION. THIS COULD BE WK OF 'WAPELLO'. (M PRITCHARD, 16.2.87). HH100/351/07 8.11.93 CONFIRMED AS WK OF 'WAPELLO' IN 503155N, 010248.5W USING DECCA. (M WOODWARD, 13.10.93). NCA. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 EXAM'D 13.8.02 IN 5031.939N, 0102.891W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.9, FOUL 19.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES 032/121 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 18.9MTRS. BR STD. 9.7.08 FOUND IN 5141.9241N, 0102.9209W [WGD], DCS3 IMAGE CONFIRMS WK AS LYING ON ITS SIDE. (EMU LTD, EMAIL DTD 26.6.08). DATE OF SURVEY UNKNOWN BUT RECENT. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN. NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 2.5.17 EXAM'D 13.11.16 IN 5031.919N, 0102.908W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 19.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 123MTRS, WIDTH 16.5MTRS, HT 9.18MTRS. ORIENTATION 029/209 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 130MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 209 DEGS. APPROX HALFWAY DOWN EASTERN SIDE OF WRECK A SECTION OF HULL MEASURING 8.5MTRS BY 12MTRS HAS BECOME DETACHED AND FALLEN ON ITS SIDE.(MMT UK, HI1499). AMEND TO DW 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TANK STORAGE CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 505HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR THAMESHAVEN. CARGO OIL FUEL. TORPEDOED BY UC 71. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

WELL DEGRADED, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 31.919 N,1 2.908 W
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FAQ

Where is the WAPELLO wreck located?

The WAPELLO wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.919 N,1 2.908 W.

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

The WAPELLO lies at a depth of about 19.73 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.919 N,1 2.908 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAPELLO?

The seabed around the WAPELLO lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the WAPELLO sink?

The WAPELLO sank on Jun 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WAPELLO discovered?

The wreck of the WAPELLO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WAPELLO belong to?

The WAPELLO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAPELLO carrying?

The WAPELLO was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the WAPELLO?

The WAPELLO had a tonnage of 5576 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAPELLO?

The WAPELLO is classified as a tanker.

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