Whaleback Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Whaleback Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 11.034 N,1 39.395 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.183900
  • Longitude: 1.656583
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHALEBACK
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

20.5.70 20.5.70 SUNK APPROX.3 MILES SE OF E GOODWIN LTV. (LL 200/298). POSN 511100N, 013930E FOR FILING ONLY. H4667/70 4.1.71 H4667/70 4.1.71 SWEPT N TO S WITHIN 850YDS E OF POSN, S TO N WITHIN 120YDS W OF POSN, E TO W WITHIN 80YDS N OF POSN AND W TO E WITHIN 900YDS OF S OF POSN. NO CONTACTS OBTAINED. (HMS BEAGLE, 13.10.70). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/159/01 27.7.07 HH091/159/01 27.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. 2022/000213419 4.11.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA SURVEY 21.7.22 IN 5129.571N, 0052.030E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.1MTRS. HEIGHT 1.0MTRS, LENGTH 98.25MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS. NFS. (H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFA. RETAIN AS CHARTED.

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FAQ

Where is the WHALEBACK wreck located?

The WHALEBACK wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.034 N,1 39.395 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WHALEBACK?

The seabed around the WHALEBACK lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the WHALEBACK sink?

The WHALEBACK sank on May 12, 1970.

When was the wreck of the WHALEBACK discovered?

The wreck of the WHALEBACK was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the WHALEBACK?

The WHALEBACK is classified as a yacht.

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