Westergate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Westergate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.036 N,3 5.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.283933
  • Longitude: -3.084583
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERGATE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

3.5.18 3.5.18 POSN APPROX 501700N, 030500W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AP REPORT). 9.5.18 9.5.18 REPD LOST 22M E HALF S FROM START PT. (WW1SL). 9.3.56 9.3.56 NOT FOUND DURING ASDIC SWEEP OF THE AREA. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). 19.11.75 19.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. 17.7.78 17.7.78 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 442. POSN 501700N, 030500W RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/961/01 10.12.03 HH090/961/01 10.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1881 BY SHORT BROS. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCO-BRITISH S.S. CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF TWENTY FOUR LIVES. (WW1 SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WESTERGATE wreck located?

The WESTERGATE wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.036 N,3 5.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERGATE?

The seabed around the WESTERGATE lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the WESTERGATE sink?

The WESTERGATE sank on Apr 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WESTERGATE discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERGATE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WESTERGATE belong to?

The WESTERGATE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WESTERGATE carrying?

The WESTERGATE was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERGATE?

The WESTERGATE had a tonnage of 1760 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERGATE?

The WESTERGATE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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