Whitehaven Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Whitehaven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.076 N,5 16.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.851267
  • Longitude: -5.279833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITEHAVEN
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 39.9 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1879
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H1310/85/24 14.8.85 H1310/85/24 14.8.85 SMALL, VERY BROKEN-UP WK OF PADDLE STEAMER LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 515100N, 051800W APPROX, ABOUT 0.5M W OF CHARTED POSN OF WHITEPLAIN IN 515101.5N, 051708W ([12080] QV). (R B WOODS). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 22.2.12 22.2.12 LIES IN 5150.876N, 0516.790W [WGD]. TWO BOILERS, STANDING ON THEIR ENDS, THE ENGINE AND DEBRIS REMAIN. LIES IN ROCKY GULLY. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 3.2012). INS AS FOUL. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY WHITEHAVEN SHIPBUILDING CO, WHITEHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TRUSTEES OF WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR. ONE BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, PADDLES. MACHINERY BY RANKIN & BLACKMORE, GREENOCK. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR KINGROAD, BRISTOL CHANNEL. STRUCK HORSE ROCK IN MISTY WEATHER AND SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

2 BOILERS, ENGINE & DEBRIS, LIES IN ROCKY GULLY

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FAQ

Where is the WHITEHAVEN wreck located?

The WHITEHAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.076 N,5 16.79 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITEHAVEN?

The seabed around the WHITEHAVEN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the WHITEHAVEN sink?

The WHITEHAVEN sank on May 21, 1879.

When was the wreck of the WHITEHAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the WHITEHAVEN was discovered in 1985.

What country did the WHITEHAVEN belong to?

The WHITEHAVEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WHITEHAVEN?

The WHITEHAVEN had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHITEHAVEN?

The WHITEHAVEN is classified as a tug.

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