Welbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Welbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.353 N,10 40.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.389217
  • Longitude: -10.670117
Water Depth 155 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 3591
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK BY GUNFIRE 40 MILES W FROM FASTNET. (WW1SL). 30.1.78 INS AS NDWPA IN 512320N, 104010W. NC 2649.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURY SHIPPING CO LTD (HOGG & CO). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 291 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MATANZAS, CUBA, FOR QUEENSTOWN. CAPTURED BY U24 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the WELBURY wreck located?

The WELBURY wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.353 N,10 40.207 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WELBURY?

The seabed around the WELBURY lies at approximately 155 meters deep.

When did the WELBURY sink?

The WELBURY sank on Jul 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the WELBURY discovered?

The wreck of the WELBURY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the WELBURY belong to?

The WELBURY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WELBURY carrying?

The WELBURY was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the WELBURY?

The WELBURY had a tonnage of 3591 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELBURY?

The WELBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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