Western Front (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Western front (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.394 N,6 46.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.073233
  • Longitude: -6.771333
Wreck Depth 93.94 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Sonar Length 128.3
Sonar Width 29.7
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 127
Tonnage 5695
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4598/21 27.7.21 SUNK IN 500500N, 064400W, APPROX. (C IN C QUEENSTOWN, TELEGRAM DTD 19.7.21). INS ON LARGEST SCALE ONLY. CHART AS USC PA 75MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2565. H3943/88 3.11.89 WK EXAM'D 12.6.89 IN 500421N, 064615W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS & HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 96 IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS, APPARENTLY 'WELL ERODED' & HAS COLLAPSED AT E END. HIGH POINT IS AT W END WHICH MAY BE A MAST OR ABANDONED FISHING GEAR. LIES ON A REFLECTIVE SEABED & IS DIFFICULT TO DETECT. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). BR STD. HH090/499/01 28.1.91 LOCATED 27.7.90. POSN & ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (THMR LTD, HI 499). SEP 2017/000242097 30.1.18 EXAM'D 19.09.17; WK IN 5004.394N, 0646.280W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 93.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS, LENGTH 128.3MTRS, WIDTH 29.7MTRS, HEIGHT 8.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 127/307 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK OF A LARGE VESSEL SITTING UPRIGHT. VISIBLE AT THE WRECK SITE ARE 3 BOILERS IN THE MIDSHIPS AREA. (MMT, HI 1505). AMEND NDW 93MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, CAUGHT FIRE WHEN 20M FROM BISHOPS'S ROCK. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW & EVENTUALLY WENT AGROUND CLOSE TO WESTERN ROCKS. WAS REFLOATED & LATER SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM DESTROYER HMS TRENCHANT.

General Comments

LIES ON REFLECTIVE SEABED AND DIFFICULT TO DETECT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.394 N,6 46.28 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.394 N,6 46.28 W.

How deep is the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 93.94 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.394 N,6 46.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) sink?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 19, 1921.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY)?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5695 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY)?

The WESTERN FRONT (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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