Warilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Warilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.795 N,0 16.503 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.213250
  • Longitude: -0.275050
Wreck Depth 36.17 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARILDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 126
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 10.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7713
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details TORPEDOED AND SUNK 32M SSW OF OWERS LTV. (WW1SL). H03737/44 10.11.44 WK IN 501200N, 001500W. GAVE OFF OIL. (PORTSMOUTH LIST PASI 22.3.45). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. H1270/77 12.5.81 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2745/75 13.9.82 EXAM'D 1982 IN 501253N, 001621W [EUR] USING TORAN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 48-49MTRS, HT ABOVE SEABED 13.7MTRS. (FRENCH WK NO.18100039, AMENDMENT 25.05.82). SUBNAVLANT ISSUED. [OGB] POSN: 501247.5N, 001620.5W. BR STD. 1.10.90 WK 34MTRS SHOWN IN 501248N, 001624W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN IN 501252.5N, 001621.5W [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. HT 13.7MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK NO.18100039). OGB POSN: 501247N, 001621W. BR STD. HH100/351/06 16.10.92 WK IN 501253N, 001626.5W POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'WARILDA'. STANDS 35-40FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS WITH A TRAWL NET, WITH FLOATS, SNAGGED ON TOP OF THE WK MAKING IT APPEAR SHOALER THAN IT IS. LIES SE/NW. (T LEE, 27.9.92). NCA. 18.6.07 LIES IN 5012.821N, 0016.439W [WGD]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 8.4.14 EXAM'D 17.2.14 IN 5012.795N, 0016.503W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.17 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 126MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 10.83MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1430). INTACT, PROBABLY WITH LARGE PORT LIST. BOWS NE. LARGE NET OVER SW END. AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY W BEARDMORE & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ADELAIDE STEAMSHIP CO. WAS RETURNING FROM LE HAVRE WITH 700 WOUNDED SERVICEMEN ONBOARD WHEN IT WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC 49. 123 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS NE, LARGE NET AT STERN

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FAQ

Where is the WARILDA wreck located?

The WARILDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.795 N,0 16.503 W.

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

The WARILDA lies at a depth of about 36.17 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.795 N,0 16.503 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WARILDA?

The seabed around the WARILDA lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the WARILDA sink?

The WARILDA sank on Aug 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WARILDA discovered?

The wreck of the WARILDA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WARILDA belong to?

The WARILDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WARILDA?

The WARILDA had a tonnage of 7713 tons.

What type of wreck is the WARILDA?

The WARILDA is classified as a steam ship.

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