Wheatflower (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wheatflower (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.798 N,6 4.287 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.113300
  • Longitude: -6.071450
Wreck Depth 81.15 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 33.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 50.81
Sonar Width 25.84
Shadow Height 2.94
Orientation 8.4
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 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2023

Surveying Details

23.2.18 M9947 23.2.18 SANK 10 MILES SE BY S FROM TUSKAR RK. (IDSA FORM). H3140/69 13.5.77 H3140/69 13.5.77 LOCATED 30.9.76 IN 520646.4N, 060413.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 8MTRS. ORIENTATION 010/190DEG. APPROX 70 MTRS LONG. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). POSSIBLY WHEATFLOWER. APPEARS TO BE PARTIALLY BURIED. INS AS WK 77MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5206.804N, 0604.247W. RSDRA2022000162411 20.03.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 06.10.20; WRECK LOCATED IN 520647.9N, 060417.2W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 81.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. LENGTH 50.81MTRS, WIDTH 25.84MTRS, HT 2.94MTRS, ORIENTATION 008/188DEG. (GSI SURVEY 2017). AMEND NDW 81.15MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SII & WW1SL).

General Comments

PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.798 N,6 4.287 W
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FAQ

Where is the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.798 N,6 4.287 W.

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

The WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81.15 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.798 N,6 4.287 W.

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

The seabed around the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1918.

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

The wreck of the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY)?

The WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 188 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHEATFLOWER (POSSIBLY)?

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

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