Whinfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Whinfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.583 N,5 3.796 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.543050
  • Longitude: -5.063267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHINFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1901
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H399/66 20.2.67 H399/66 20.2.67 CHART AS DW IN 503233N, 050344W. (P CORNISH, 14.2.67). BR STD. 13.1.69 13.1.69 REPORTED TO BE SS WINFIELD SUNK 25.1.1901. ONLY BOILERS & PLATE LEFT LOCATED BETWEEN ROCKS (R DAVIS, VISIT TO OFFICE 8.1.69). 28.2.69 28.2.69 REPORTED TO BE SS WHINFIELD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 9.12.69 9.12.69 WRECK WHINFIELD LOCATED IN 503233N, 050344W WHICH R DAVIS INTENDS TO SALVAGE. BADLY BROKEN UP. LYING IN 20 - 30FT WATER. (R DAVIS). 20.7.70 20.7.70 HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY BROKEN UP BUT FOR BOILERS WHICH ACCORDING TO LATEST REPORTS ARE STILL INTACT. (LLOYDS). H399/66 12.8.70 H399/66 12.8.70 POSN APPEARS INCORRECT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DELETE FROM BA 1168. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 23.11.11 23.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY TYNE SB CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SS WHINFIELD CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE DECIDO FOR CARDIFF. STRUCK REEF AND FOUNDERED IN HEAVY SEAS. NO LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS & SIBI).

General Comments

ALMOST BROKEN UP, BOILERS STILL INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the WHINFIELD wreck located?

The WHINFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.583 N,5 3.796 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHINFIELD?

The seabed around the WHINFIELD lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the WHINFIELD sink?

The WHINFIELD sank on Apr 17, 1901.

When was the wreck of the WHINFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the WHINFIELD was discovered in 1967.

What country did the WHINFIELD belong to?

The WHINFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WHINFIELD carrying?

The WHINFIELD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WHINFIELD?

The WHINFIELD had a tonnage of 1468 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHINFIELD?

The WHINFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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