Westbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Westbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 38.115 S,58 50.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.635250
  • Longitude: -58.842267
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.9 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 4202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1924
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Surveying Details

8.4.76 SS WESTBURY REPORTED AGROUND 1.1M WSW OF PUERTA NEGRA, UNCOVERS COMPLETELY AT LOW WATER & IS A GOOD LANDMARK. (ARGENTINE PILOT VOL II). NCA. H-1 30.9.85 DW SHOWN IN 383800S, 585100W ON ARGENTINE H-1. BR STD. H252 16.7.86 NAME WESTBURY SHOWN AGAINST DW IN 383807S, 585030W ON ARGENTINE H252 [1972 EDN 1972]. SEE ALSO [51681]. NCA. 19.7.10 SHOWN IN 3838.115S, 5850.536W [WGD] ON ARGENTINIAN 252 [EDN 2 DTD 2006, 1:50,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY GOURLAY BROS. & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 417NHP.OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPPER, ALEXANDER & CO. PASSAGE RIO GRANDE FOR BAHIA BLANCA. DRIVEN ASHORE & WRECKED DURING A HURRICANE. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the WESTBURY wreck located?

The WESTBURY wreck is located at coordinates 38 38.115 S,58 50.536 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTBURY?

The seabed around the WESTBURY lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the WESTBURY sink?

The WESTBURY sank on Apr 1, 1924.

When was the wreck of the WESTBURY discovered?

The wreck of the WESTBURY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WESTBURY belong to?

The WESTBURY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WESTBURY?

The WESTBURY had a tonnage of 4202 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTBURY?

The WESTBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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