Warnow (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Warnow (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.301 N,5 12.298 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.505017
  • Longitude: -5.204967
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARNOW (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.3 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 17.6
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 125
Tonnage 1593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6M W OF TREVOSE HEAD. (WW1SL, LL WW1). 19.1.78 19.1.78 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 503018N, 051218W USING DECCA. (E GILES). FOR FILING ONLY. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 24.3.10 IN 5030.301N, 0512.298W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.10 IN GEN DEPTH 45.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50.0MTRS, WIDTH 17.6MTRS, HT 5.95MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). COLLAPSED & BROKEN UP. INS AS WK 39MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-JOHN READHEAD. BUILT IN 1883 BY J READHEAD & CO, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE WARNOW SS CO, SOUTH SHIELDS. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 178HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J READHEAD. PASSAGE FROM PENARTH UNDER SEALED ORDERS. CARGO RAILWAY COMPONENTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC 468. SANK VERY QUICKLY.

General Comments

COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 30.301 N,5 12.298 W
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FAQ

Where is the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.301 N,5 12.298 W.

How deep is the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.301 N,5 12.298 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WARNOW (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WARNOW (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the WARNOW (POSSIBLY)?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1593 tons.

What type of wreck is the WARNOW (POSSIBLY)?

The WARNOW (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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