Warwick Deeping Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Warwick deeping Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.853 N,1 23.518 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.397550
  • Longitude: -1.391967
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARWICK DEEPING
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 47.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 550
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 1991

Surveying Details

SEE 'LISTRAC' [18946] IN 502349N, 012326W. 15.1.45 GOOD CONTACT, GOOD POSN 502400N, 012442W. SHOALS. (HMS BEACONHILL, 15.1.45, AUBD 304/66). NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502415N, 011800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F6841. H6899/55 16.12.55 H6899/55 16.12.55 LOCATED IN 502349N, 012326W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH NOT ASCERTAINED. SEABED SAND OR MUD. (HMS SCOTT, 4.11.55). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. R/S. 14.8.74 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. NOW CHARTED AS USC 20MTRS WITH LEGEND 'WKS' [SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK [18935] IN SAME POSN]. 'WARWICK DEEPING' [WK 19426] NOW IN 503411N, 012743.5W. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/962/01 11.12.02 HH090/962/01 11.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SURFACE CRAFT. (WW2SL). SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SHIPS OF RN, VOL 2).

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FAQ

Where is the WARWICK DEEPING wreck located?

The WARWICK DEEPING wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.853 N,1 23.518 W.

How deep is the WARWICK DEEPING and where exactly is it located?

The WARWICK DEEPING lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.853 N,1 23.518 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WARWICK DEEPING?

The seabed around the WARWICK DEEPING lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the WARWICK DEEPING sink?

The WARWICK DEEPING sank on Oct 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WARWICK DEEPING discovered?

The wreck of the WARWICK DEEPING was discovered in 1945.

What country did the WARWICK DEEPING belong to?

The WARWICK DEEPING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WARWICK DEEPING?

The WARWICK DEEPING had a tonnage of 550 tons.

What type of wreck is the WARWICK DEEPING?

The WARWICK DEEPING is classified as a trawler.

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