Westlands Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westlands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 49.297 N,4 32.681 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.821617
  • Longitude: -4.544683
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTLANDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

25.11.18 SANK ABOUT 10M NW [TRUE] OF ILE DE VIERGE LTHO [483800N, 043400W]. (MASTER, IDSA). H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 485000N, 043400W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW IN 484921N, 043236W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2644. 23.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 484923N, 043829W ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 26.8.77 SS 'WESTLAND' LOCATED IN 484921N, 043236W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 97MTRS BY V/S & E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [1977 EDN]. 12.10.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 77MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 27.2.09 SHOWN IN 4849.297N, 0432.681W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LEITH FOR NANTES. SUNK BY A TORPEDO FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE 10M N BY W OF ILE DE VIERGE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the WESTLANDS wreck located?

The WESTLANDS wreck is located at coordinates 48 49.297 N,4 32.681 W.

How deep is the WESTLANDS and where exactly is it located?

The WESTLANDS lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 48 49.297 N,4 32.681 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTLANDS?

The seabed around the WESTLANDS lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the WESTLANDS sink?

The WESTLANDS sank on Nov 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WESTLANDS discovered?

The wreck of the WESTLANDS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WESTLANDS belong to?

The WESTLANDS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WESTLANDS?

The WESTLANDS had a tonnage of 3112 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTLANDS?

The WESTLANDS is classified as a steam ship.

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