Wheatman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wheatman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 10.026 N,1 24.63 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.167100
  • Longitude: 1.410500
Wreck Depth 5.9 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2011

Surveying Details

14.3.94 14.3.94 WK DIVED ON IN 501001N, 012440E [WGD] USING GPS. KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'WHEATMAN'. HAS LARGE IRON PROPELLER. BOW OF VESSEL COMES TO WITHIN 15-20FT OF SURFACE. (P FLETCHER, TELECON). NCA YET. HH090/647/01 2.8.96 HH090/647/01 2.8.96 EXAM'D 8.7.96 IN 510959.4N, 012442.8E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.9, FOUL AT 6.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.0 IN GEN DEPTH 8.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN UP. (NP 1016, HI 647). - NM 2901/96. 21,1,11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5110.026N, 0124.630E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.91MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT APPROX 2.5MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH THREE MAIN PIECES OF WRECKAGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NO SCOUR. FULLY BROKEN UP. RETAIN SW 5.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

FULLY COLLAPSED, WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.026 N,1 24.63 E.

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

The WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 5.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 10.026 N,1 24.63 E.

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

The seabed around the WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What type of wreck is the WHEATMAN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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