Where is the WESTAVON wreck located?

The WESTAVON wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.615 N,1 10.997 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTAVON?

The seabed around the WESTAVON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

The WESTAVON sank on May 30, 1941.

The wreck of the WESTAVON was discovered in 1941.

The WESTAVON was carrying coal.

The WESTAVON had a tonnage of 2842 tons.

The WESTAVON is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Westavon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 36.615 N,1 10.997 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.610250 Longitude: 1.183283
Water Depth	7 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	WESTAVON
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	95.1 m
Width	13.7 m
Draught	6.4
Tonnage	2842
Cargo	coal
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	May 30, 1941
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1941
Last Detection Year	1973
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	H02023/41 9.6.41 2 MASTS A FUNNEL & DECK STRUCTURE ABOVE HW IN 513633N, 011048E. (C IN C NORE, 31.5.41). - PFNM 1325/41. H02023/4111 11.7.41 INS AS ST. (C IN C NORE, 31.5.41) - NM 1594/41. H02023/41 21.8.46 EXAM'D IN 513635N, 011100E [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 25FT, FOUL 26FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 26FT. WK CLEAR TO SEABED. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 2934/46. H5717/61 27.7.62 NO TRACE AFTER CLOSE EXAM BY E/S. (HMS ECHO). H507/66 18.8.67 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 600 YARDS OF LISTED POSN. MANY FISH IN AREA. (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 20.4.67). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H1428/76 NO TRACE ON CLOSE SEARCH BY E/S & SONAR IN 1973. (PLA 202/2). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Mar 5, 2007

STEEL HULL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED. (SIBI).

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