Welholme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Welholme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 2.173 N,1 23.724 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.036217
  • Longitude: 1.395400
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELHOLME
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 31.4 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 179
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1910
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 7 MILES NNE OF CROMER. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 530209N, 012350E FOR FILING ONLY. 5.1.06 RECORD REVIEWED. PROBABLY WK AT 5301.825N, 0125.308E [OGB]. AMENDED 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

EX-FAIRMAID. BUILT 1903 BY SCOTT OF KINGHORNE LTD, KINGHORNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W MARSHALL & SONS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 33 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BURGHEAD FOR GREAT YARMOUTH. (SIBI).

General Comments

SEE [9198]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 2.173 N,1 23.724 E
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FAQ

Where is the WELHOLME wreck located?

The WELHOLME wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.173 N,1 23.724 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WELHOLME?

The seabed around the WELHOLME lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the WELHOLME sink?

The WELHOLME sank on Feb 10, 1910.

When was the wreck of the WELHOLME discovered?

The wreck of the WELHOLME was discovered in 1910.

What country did the WELHOLME belong to?

The WELHOLME belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WELHOLME carrying?

The WELHOLME was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the WELHOLME?

The WELHOLME had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELHOLME?

The WELHOLME is classified as a steam ship.

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