Western Coast (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Western coast (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.339 N,4 31.503 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.072317
  • Longitude: -4.525050
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 68.2
Sonar Width 15.3
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 8
Tonnage 1394
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 10 MILES WSW OF THE EDDYSTONE. (SIBI). H3193/70 15.7.74 WK, 35FT HIGH, LOCATED IN 500427N, 043124W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS). NCA YET. NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN BY HMS HECATE. 4.11.75 FF, POSSIBLY A WK, IN 500425N, 043125W [OGB] USING DECCA. (O'KANE & TOMS, BRIXHAM). NCA. H1280/76/31 31.3.76 FF IN 500427N, 043124W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 29.1.76). NCA. 25.7.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 59MTRS IN 500427N, 043124W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1267. H1270/75 5.11.79 FF REPD IN 500425N, 043125W [OGB] USING DECCA. (BOWEN WK RECORDS). NCA. HH100/351/21 7.10.03 DIVED 5.10.03 IN 5004.323N, 0431.514W [WGD]. A LARGE WK, AT LEAST 70MTRS LONG. INTACT AND COMPLETELY INVERTED AND SINKING INTO THE SAND & SHINGLE AT 75MTRS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH. NOTHING TO IDENTIFY THE VESSEL, BUT THE AGE IS PROBABLY WW1. (M ADES). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 20.7.14 IN 5004.339N, 0431.503W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.78 IN GEN DEPTH 69.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68.2MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, HT 6.02MTRS. LIES 008/188 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, INVERTED, COLLAPSED CENTRE SECTION. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS N. AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COAST LINES LTD, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 172NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J G KINKAID & CO, GREENOCK. PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. 17 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, LIES BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.339 N,4 31.503 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.339 N,4 31.503 W.

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

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.339 N,4 31.503 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1394 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTERN COAST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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