Westwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.819 N,5 19.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.930317
  • Longitude: -5.333233
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.1 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 133
Tonnage 1968
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2005

Surveying Details

7.10.18 7.10.18 SUNK APPROX 5M SW BY S 0.5 S FROM THE LIZARD. (DOCKET M46068). 3.10.18 3.10.18 SUNK APPROX 5M SW OF THE LIZARD IN APPROX 495400N, 051600W. (RA FALMOUTH RDSA MASTER, DOCKET M024212). SUNK 5M SW 0.5 W FROM THE LIZARD. (CMOS). HH091/059/01 7.4.05 HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 22.9.04 IN 4955.819N, 0519.994W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.3 IN GEN DEPTH 58.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 133/313 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 52MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, DEGRADED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 55.819 N,5 19.994 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.819 N,5 19.994 W.

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

The WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.819 N,5 19.994 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2004.

What country did the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1968 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTWOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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