Wheatflower Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wheatflower Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.02 N,6 0.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.100333
  • Longitude: -6.001000
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHEATFLOWER
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 33.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Surveying Details

23.2.18 M9947 23.2.18 WHEN SE 5 MILES FROM TUSKAR RK, WHEATFLOWER BORE N 4 TO 5 MILES. (LT TINKS RNR, HMAT WHITEFRIARS). INS ON BA CHARTS. 23.2.18 M9947 23.2.18 10 MILES NW BY N (MAG) FROM TUSKAR RK. (IDSA FORM). 1.3.18 M02642 1.3.18 WHEN IN 520200N, 054800W SIGHTED S/M BEARING N 1/2 W (MAG) SHELLING WHEAT FLOWER. (LATTER WAS TO EASTWARD OF S/M). (CO WHITEFRIARS). AMENDED TO NDWPA. BA 1825B. M9627 1918 10 MILES NW BY N FROM TUSKAR (REVERSE BEARING). (MASTER). 21.11.72 21.11.72 INS AS WK USCPA 40FMS (73MTRS). NE 1410. H3140/69 16.5.77 H3140/69 16.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75 & HI 55/76). DELETE. BR STD. H4467/81 11.4.83 H4467/81 11.4.83 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA DCS3 & HYDROSEARCH SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SEAFORTH, EX-LE HAVRIAS, EX-SEAFORTH. BUILT IN 1895 BY SOUTH HYLTON SHIPBUILDING & REPAIRING CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPILLERS SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 375 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY HEDLEY & BOYD, NORTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DUBLIN. CAPTURED BY U 86 SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SII & WW1SL).

General Comments

SEE [9750]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.02 N,6 0.06 W
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FAQ

Where is the WHEATFLOWER wreck located?

The WHEATFLOWER wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.02 N,6 0.06 W.

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

The WHEATFLOWER lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.02 N,6 0.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHEATFLOWER?

The seabed around the WHEATFLOWER lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the WHEATFLOWER sink?

The WHEATFLOWER sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WHEATFLOWER discovered?

The wreck of the WHEATFLOWER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WHEATFLOWER belong to?

The WHEATFLOWER belonged to SE.

What cargo was the WHEATFLOWER carrying?

The WHEATFLOWER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WHEATFLOWER?

The WHEATFLOWER had a tonnage of 188 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHEATFLOWER?

The WHEATFLOWER is classified as a steam ship.

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