Weelsby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Weelsby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.200367
  • Longitude: 1.164850
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEELSBY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40 MILES SE BY E OF SPURN LIGHT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531200N, 011000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH0990/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

General Comments

SAME POSN AS [9279]

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FAQ

Where is the WEELSBY wreck located?

The WEELSBY wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WEELSBY?

The seabed around the WEELSBY lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the WEELSBY sink?

The WEELSBY sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the WEELSBY discovered?

The wreck of the WEELSBY was discovered in 1916.

What country did the WEELSBY belong to?

The WEELSBY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WEELSBY?

The WEELSBY had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEELSBY?

The WEELSBY is classified as a trawler.

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