West Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
West Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.022 N,1 3.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.217033
  • Longitude: 1.064867
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEST
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 40.5 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2022

Surveying Details

H6391/19 SUNK OFF BLAKENEY IN GEN DEPTH 9FMS, IN 531300N, 010400E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 531300N, 010400E. BA 1190. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M W OF N PART OF DUDGEON SHOAL. (LLWW1). NCA. H2509/23 3.12.23 POSN SWEPT. NO INDICATION OF SHOAL WATER FOUND. (HMS FITZROY, S/148 458/23). NCA. 10.4.24 SHOWN AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1190. H6214/25 DELETED DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1094. H5067/30 29.7.30 POSN SWEPT CLEAR TO 9FMS [16.4.MTRS]. (TH). NCA. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2022000040808 27.10.22 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2021. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1728). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HULL FOR TREPORT. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL & LLWW1). PROBABLY PARAFFIN FUELLED.

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FAQ

Where is the WEST wreck located?

The WEST wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.022 N,1 3.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WEST?

The seabed around the WEST lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the WEST sink?

The WEST sank on Feb 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WEST discovered?

The wreck of the WEST was discovered in 1916.

What country did the WEST belong to?

The WEST belonged to NO.

What cargo was the WEST carrying?

The WEST was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WEST?

The WEST had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEST?

The WEST is classified as a motor vessel.

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