White City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
White city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.022 N,1 28.223 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.233700
  • Longitude: 1.470383
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITE CITY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 58
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2006

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NEAR CROMER. (LLWW1). H4282/26 H4282/26 INS AS NDWPA (1915) IN 531400N, 012820E. BA 1094. 8.3.72 8.3.72 AMEND WK USCPA 15MTRS. NC 105. 4.7.72 4.7.72 SHOWN IN 531345N, 012806E ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. NCA YET. HH090/560/01 16.2.93 HH090/560/01 16.2.93 NOT FOUND DURING THOROUGH SONAR SEARCH WITHIN 2.7 MILES OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 560). DELETE.- NM 696/93.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-5 AT CROMER KNOLL. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON VESSEL. (LLWW1, NAVAL MONOGRAPHS, VOL 14 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WHITE CITY wreck located?

The WHITE CITY wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.022 N,1 28.223 E.

How deep is the WHITE CITY and where exactly is it located?

The WHITE CITY lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.022 N,1 28.223 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITE CITY?

The seabed around the WHITE CITY lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the WHITE CITY sink?

The WHITE CITY sank on Aug 14, 1915.

When was the wreck of the WHITE CITY discovered?

The wreck of the WHITE CITY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the WHITE CITY belong to?

The WHITE CITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WHITE CITY?

The WHITE CITY had a tonnage of 58 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHITE CITY?

The WHITE CITY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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