Weddell Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Weddell Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 54.01 S,60 50.26 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | WEDDELL |
| Type | cutter |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1938 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | HH090/501/01 1.8.90 SANK IN THE APPROACHES/ENTRANCE TO GULL HARBOUR. NOT LOOKED FOR DUE TO DEFECTIVE SONAR. HAD A 40FT MAST. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 501). NCA, 515400S, 605000W APPROX POSN FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, GROUNDED ON DYKE ISLAND, REFLOATED SAME DAY BUT SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO GULL HARBOUR. (HMS ENDURANCE).
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