Waterloo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Waterloo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.675 N,2 18.551 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.911250
  • Longitude: 2.309183
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WATERLOO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 15.2 m
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 58
Tonnage 1905
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,005.0,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 1999

Surveying Details

H2363/40 2.8.40 H2363/40 2.8.40 POSN 2.5M NE (MAG) FROM SMITHS KNOLL BUOY. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 11.7.40). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1931/40. H3730/69 3.6.69 H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SONAR & E/S SEARCH WITHIN 600YDS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). DELETED. 20.11.72 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525415N, 021730 [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 DTD 7.11.72. NCA. H4398/71 9.5.84 H4398/71 9.5.84 WK LOCATED JAN/FEB 1983 IN 525443N, 021838E [EUR] USING HYDROTRAC. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS & HT 7MTRS. LYING SW/NE. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 18.4.84). INS AS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH090/611/01 21.11.94 HH090/611/01 21.11.94 EXAM'D 28.7.94 IN 525438.82N, 021839.74E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.0E IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 058/238 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. HATCHES AND BRIDGE ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE ON THE SONAR RECORD. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. ON PASSAGE TO LONDON FROM THE TYNE IN BALLAST. 20 CREW SAVED.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, UPPERDECK DETAILS VISIBLE ON DCS3

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 54.675 N,2 18.551 E
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FAQ

Where is the WATERLOO wreck located?

The WATERLOO wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.675 N,2 18.551 E.

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

The WATERLOO lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.675 N,2 18.551 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WATERLOO?

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

When did the WATERLOO sink?

The WATERLOO sank on Jul 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WATERLOO discovered?

The wreck of the WATERLOO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WATERLOO belong to?

The WATERLOO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WATERLOO carrying?

The WATERLOO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WATERLOO?

The WATERLOO had a tonnage of 1905 tons.

What type of wreck is the WATERLOO?

The WATERLOO is classified as a steam ship.

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