Wayside Flower (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wayside flower (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.398 N,0 16.349 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.906633
  • Longitude: 0.272483
Wreck Depth 38.7 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 35.6
Sonar Width 8.6
Shadow Height 4.95
Orientation 210
Tonnage 21
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 110.0,,,350.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 20M NE BY N FROM HUMBER. (WW1SL). H5084/77 17.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535423N, 001628E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.4 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS. LYING N/S ON SANDY SEABED WITH UNDERLYING GRAVEL. SMALL INTACT WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 10.4.16; IN 5354.398N, 0016.349E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 38.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 35.6MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.95MTRS, ORIENTATION 210/30 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 110MTRS, TOWARD 350 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL AND IS UPRIGHT, IT IS INTACT WITH SCOURING EITHER SIDE WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER HUMBER FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED & SUNK BY UC-70.

General Comments

Wreck intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.398 N,0 16.349 E
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FAQ

Where is the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.398 N,0 16.349 E.

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

The WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.398 N,0 16.349 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) sank on May 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 21 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The WAYSIDE FLOWER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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