Westowrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westowrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20.495 N,0 16.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.341583
  • Longitude: -0.279383
Wreck Depth 43.4 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTOWRIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 39 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 37.2
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 161
Tonnage 252
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.7.27 SANK ABOUT 6 MILES NE OF SCARBOROUGH. (LL 9.7.27). H1310/82/20 23.7.82 DEFINITE WK IN 542030N. 001634W. POSN BY DECCA. (K T HERRON). INS AS USC 40MTRS. BR STD. H1310/84/43 27.6.86 FOUL IN 542018N, 001645W. POSN BY DECCA. (MR DODGSON, 28.11.84). HH100/351/03 25.10.90 WK IN 542027N, 001655W IDENTIFIED AS THE WESTOWRIE - BELL RECOVERED AND ENGINE/BOILER DETAILS CORRECT. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 48 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (A C JACKSON, 16.10.90). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. NCA. HH100/351/06 2.3.93 NOW REFERRED TO AS WK OF RATTRAY HEAD. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). HH090/730/01 17.11.97 EXAM'D 20.6.97 IN 542029.5N, 001645.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 156/336 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. SAND RIPPLES FORM LONG 'TAIL' EXTENDING 140MTRS TO THE NW. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. HH100/351/13 6.4.98 BELL RECOVERED WAS MARKED 'RATTRAY HEAD' WHICH WAS THE PREVIOUS NAME OF THE 'WESTOWRIE'. (A C JACKSON & C A LACEY, LTR DTD 1.4.98). SEP 2016/000007250 09.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5420.495N, 0016.763W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 37.2MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 161/341 DEGS. WK INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (EGS, HI 1472) AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS LAMBETH.

General Comments

Intact and partially buried

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 20.495 N,0 16.763 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTOWRIE wreck located?

The WESTOWRIE wreck is located at coordinates 54 20.495 N,0 16.763 W.

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

The WESTOWRIE lies at a depth of about 43.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 20.495 N,0 16.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTOWRIE?

The seabed around the WESTOWRIE lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the WESTOWRIE sink?

The WESTOWRIE sank on Jul 8, 1927.

When was the wreck of the WESTOWRIE discovered?

The wreck of the WESTOWRIE was discovered in 1927.

What country did the WESTOWRIE belong to?

The WESTOWRIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WESTOWRIE?

The WESTOWRIE had a tonnage of 252 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTOWRIE?

The WESTOWRIE is classified as a steam ship.

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