Warilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Warilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.04 N,0 18.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.300667
  • Longitude: -0.301500
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARILDA
Type hospital ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 7713
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 1990

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 32M SSW FROM OWERS LTV. (BMVS). 10.8.18 SUNK IN 501800N, 001800W. (DOCKET M37652). H2537/28 20.8.28 WRECK NOT CHARTED. 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 501800N, 001800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F6841. 24.5.54 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20 MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. H1310/83 8.2.83 WK [20194] IN 500845N, 000845W THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE 'WARILDA'. (R TODD). HH100/351/02 1.6.90 WK IN 500857.5N, 001095W CONFIRMED AS THE 'WARILDA' - BELL RECOVERED. (T FRANCIS, 20.5.90). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1675/90. [SEE ALSO WK [19800] IN 501247N, 001621W].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1912 BY W BEARDMORE & CO. AND 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 GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 49. 123 LIVES LOST. (DODS & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). TORPEDOED AND SUNK 32M SSW OF OWERS LTV. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the WARILDA wreck located?

The WARILDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.04 N,0 18.09 W.

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

The WARILDA lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.04 N,0 18.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WARILDA?

The seabed around the WARILDA lies at approximately 42 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 hospital ship.

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