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
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- Latitude: 53.740283
- Longitude: 0.209967
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| Wreck Depth |
15.3 m
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| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WHITEMANTLE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 5, 2013 |
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 44.417 N,0 12.598 E
Whitemantle (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Whitemantle (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS ENE, HIGH PT MIDSHIPS