Whitemantle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Whitemantle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.417 N,0 12.598 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.740283
  • Longitude: 0.209967
Wreck Depth 15.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 48.1
Sonar Width 18.5
Shadow Height 3.08
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN: 5-6 MILES E OF WITHERNSEA LT (WW2SL). APPROX 50M SSE FLAMBOROUGH HD. (DODS). POSN 087DEG 6.2M FROM WITHERNSEA HD LTH. (FO HUMBER & TH). H0146/39 27.12.39 SANK 6M OFF WITHERNSEA, 087 DEGS 6.2 M FROM LT. (SHIPPING CASUALTY LIST, 10.12.39). H0146/39 27.12.39 INS AS DWPA. - FNM 2882/39. H01624/44 14.6.44 LARGE OBSTN WITH ABOUT 40 FT OVER IT LOCATED IN 534421N, 001320E. THOUGHT TO BE WHITEMANTLE. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). AMEND POSN. - NM 1213/44. H01624/44 16.10.47 NOW IN 534421N, 001320E. (HMS SCOTT). DELETE PA. - NM 2754/47. H01624/44 20.8.49 LEAST DEPTH 50 FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER & TH). AMEND TO WK 8.25FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1702/49. 10.2.67 AMEND TO DW. NE 109. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 6.9.77 IN 534424.8N, 001247E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LYING E/W AND APPARENTLY PARTIALLY BURIED. (SOISS, HI 54/77). H1944/80 23.4.82 EXAM'D 11.6.81 IN 534424N, 001244E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.29MTRS. LIES 069/249 DEGS, BOWS ENE. BOWS SHOALEST POINT. SONAR LENGTH 50.1MTRS, BEAM 8.6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). AMEND TO WK 14.2MTRS. BR STD. 5.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5344.417N, 0012.598E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.32 IN GEN DEPTH 18.4MTRS. LENGTH 48.1MTRS, WIDTH 18.5MTRS, HT 3.08MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. COLLAPSED, BOILERS FORM HIGHEST POINT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). MINOR SCOUR CLOSE TO WK ON S SIDE. AMEND WK 15.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 208HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TUNE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED. CREW OF 14 LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS ENE, HIGH PT MIDSHIPS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.417 N,0 12.598 E
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FAQ

Where is the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.417 N,0 12.598 E.

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

The WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.417 N,0 12.598 E.

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

The seabed around the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 22, 1939.

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

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

What country did the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1692 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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