Welholme (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Welholme (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.84 N,1 25.204 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.030667
  • Longitude: 1.420067
Wreck Depth 22.85 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELHOLME (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 31.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 20.7
Sonar Width 9.2
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 161
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
Scour Dimensions 033.4,,000.5,120.0
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2018

Surveying Details

SANK 7 MILES NNE OF CROMER. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 530209N, 012350E APPROX. H3894/33 10.6.33 OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH 10FMS, LOCATED IN POSN 030.5 DEG, 7.378 MILES FROM CROMER LTHO, OR 530148N, 012520E, DURING AREA SEARCH, RADIUS 2 MILES, CENTRED ON 530400N, 012500E. MAY BE WK OF SS MARDEN OR UNKNOWN PREVIOUSLY REPD IN 530330N, 912530E. (HMS FITZROY, 31.5.33). INS AS WK 10FMS. - NM 874/33. H953/40 20.2.40 NOT LOCATED DURING A/S SEARCH. (HMS FRANKLIN, SEPT/OCT 1940). DELETE. - NM 350/41. HH090/561/01 4.1.93 WK EXAM'D 20.9.92 IN 530149.3N, 012518.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.4, FOUL AT 23.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). INS AS SW 23MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 10.9.18 EXAM'D 31.3.18 IN 5301.840N, 0125.204E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 20.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 161/341 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 33.4MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 120 DEGS. DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FAIRMAID. BUILT IN 1903 BY SCOTT OF KINGHORNE LTD, KINGHORNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W MARSHALL & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 33HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BURGHEAD FOR GREAT YARMOUTH. CARGO WOOD. FOUNDERED 7 MILES NNE OF CROMER.

General Comments

SEE [9200]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 1.84 N,1 25.204 E
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FAQ

Where is the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.84 N,1 25.204 E.

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

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.85 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.84 N,1 25.204 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 10, 1910.

When was the wreck of the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1933.

What country did the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY)?

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELHOLME (POSSIBLY)?

The WELHOLME (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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