Whintown (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Whintown (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.904 N,1 37.298 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.915067
  • Longitude: 1.621633
Wreck Depth 20.26 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 130
Tonnage 734
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1939
Bottom Texture 7,4,17
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0243/39 21.12.39 SANK IN 525500N, 013600E, APPROX. (FOIC YARMOUTH). H0953/40 AN AREA OF NON-SUB ECHOES SHOWN BY THE FOUR FOLLOWING ARBITRARY POSNS: 525530N, 013700E; 525400N, 013830E; 525430N, 013730E; 525500N, 013630E. (HMS FRANKLIN - SURVEY TRACING). POSN ACCEPTED IS APPROX MID-POINT. H1952/80 25.1.83 EXAM'D 2.6.82 IN 525453N, 013724E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.3, FOUL AT 20.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 125/305 DEGS WITH BACK BROKEN, OTHERWISE INTACT. HIGHEST POINT IS AT E END OF WK. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5254.904N, 0137.298E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.26MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. STEEL SS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION.

General Comments

BACK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.904 N,1 37.298 E.

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

The WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.26 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.904 N,1 37.298 E.

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

The seabed around the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 7, 1939.

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

The wreck of the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 734 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHINTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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