Whinnyford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Whinnyford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		66 12.5 N,14 5.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 66.208333
  • Longitude: -14.097217
Water Depth 220 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WHINNYFORD
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 210
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 VESSEL SANK 15M SE OF LANGANAES, ICELAND. (WW2 LOSSES). NCA, POSN 661230N, 140550W FOR FILING ONLY. 5.12.05 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 61 [INT 1100] [AUG '99 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. LEAVE AS FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED AND BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT 15M SE OF LANGANAES, ICELAND. (WW2 LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WHINNYFORD wreck located?

The WHINNYFORD wreck is located at coordinates 66 12.5 N,14 5.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHINNYFORD?

The seabed around the WHINNYFORD lies at approximately 220 meters deep.

When did the WHINNYFORD sink?

The WHINNYFORD sank on Jul 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WHINNYFORD discovered?

The wreck of the WHINNYFORD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WHINNYFORD belong to?

The WHINNYFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WHINNYFORD?

The WHINNYFORD had a tonnage of 210 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHINNYFORD?

The WHINNYFORD is classified as a trawler.

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