Westwick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Westwick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.087 N,8 17.707 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.768117
  • Longitude: -8.295117
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTWICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 9.7
Tonnage 5694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2005

Surveying Details

H4367/19 6.6.19 A PORTION OF THE WK LIES 1C E BY N OF FISH PT. AWASH AT LWS. A WK BUOY WILL BE LAID 3C E OF FISH PT. (CORK HBR COMM NM). INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 514604N, 081740W WITH WK BUOY 3C E. BR STD. 28.6.23 NOW CHARTED AS DW. BR STD. H5519/31 31.7.31 WK BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1282/75 8.4.75 ALL THAT REMAINS OF THIS WK IS THE DOUBLE BOTTOM & PART OF THE BOW. THIS WK WAS SALVAGED IN 1930S BY A SALVAGE FIRM WITH A 50 TON FLOATING CRANE. (M COLLINS, LETTER). NCA. 22.1.05 EUT POSN: 5146.087N, 0817.707W. NE 1777.

Circumstances of loss

MINED 1M S OF ROCHE'S POINT, CORK WHILE ON PASSAGE BALTIMORE FOR HULL. (LL WW1). ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER BEING MINED, DRIFTED ASHORE AT FISH POINT, SOUTH END OF RINGABELLA BAY. (SHIPWRECKS OF IRISH COAST VOL.1). BUILT 1916 BY PICKERSGILL & SONS, SUNDERLAND WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 452HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 3 BOILERS. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTWICK SS CO. (J WESTOLL). ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER BEING MINED, DRIFTED ASHORE. (SII).

General Comments

ONLY DOUBLE BOTTOM & PART OF BOW REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the WESTWICK wreck located?

The WESTWICK wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.087 N,8 17.707 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTWICK?

The seabed around the WESTWICK lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the WESTWICK sink?

The WESTWICK sank on Mar 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WESTWICK discovered?

The wreck of the WESTWICK was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WESTWICK belong to?

The WESTWICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WESTWICK carrying?

The WESTWICK was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the WESTWICK?

The WESTWICK had a tonnage of 5694 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTWICK?

The WESTWICK is classified as a steam ship.

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