White Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
White head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 41.93 N,24 16.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.698833
  • Longitude: 24.282667
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name WHITE HEAD
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Tonnage 1172
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SUNK, 40M NNE OF SUDA BAY. (WW1SL & DODS). NCA, POSN 360700N, 243200E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. 12.3.93 SUNK, 14M NNE OF SUDA BAY [POSN 354200N, 241700E APPROX]. (LLWW1). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1880 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ULSTER STEAMSHIP CO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. 23 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WHITE HEAD wreck located?

The WHITE HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 35 41.93 N,24 16.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITE HEAD?

The seabed around the WHITE HEAD lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the WHITE HEAD sink?

The WHITE HEAD sank on Oct 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WHITE HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the WHITE HEAD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WHITE HEAD belong to?

The WHITE HEAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WHITE HEAD?

The WHITE HEAD had a tonnage of 1172 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHITE HEAD?

The WHITE HEAD is classified as a bulk carrier.

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