Whiteplain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Whiteplain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.05 N,5 17.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.850833
  • Longitude: -5.286617
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITEPLAIN
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H3542/68 2.4.69 H3542/68 2.4.69 DW IN 515101.5N, 051708W. IDENTIFIED AS VESSEL WHITEPLAIN, NO FURTHER DETAILS. (R. EDMONDS, 27.3.69). H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIFICALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20). NCA. H1310/85/24 14.8.85 H1310/85/24 14.8.85 POSN RECENTLY DIVED. NOTHING FOUND. (R B WOODS). NCA. HH100/351/10 9.11.95 HH100/351/10 9.11.95 WK IS WELL BROKEN UP IN ROCKY GULLIES AND IS WELL SCATTERED. LIES 200-300 MTRS FURTHER WEST THAN CHARTED. PADDLES, ENGINES AND BOILERS ARE STILL RECOGNISABLE, STAND 3.5MTRS ABOVE ROCK BOTTOM. (R M JONES). HH100/351/11 20.6.96 HH100/351/11 20.6.96 ALL THAT IS LEFT ARE THE BOILERS AND ANCHOR. (S J ROBERTS). 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1365). AMEND DEAD.

General Comments

ONLY BOILERS AND ANCHOR REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.05 N,5 17.197 W
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FAQ

Where is the WHITEPLAIN wreck located?

The WHITEPLAIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.05 N,5 17.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITEPLAIN?

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

When was the wreck of the WHITEPLAIN discovered?

The wreck of the WHITEPLAIN was discovered in 1969.

What type of wreck is the WHITEPLAIN?

The WHITEPLAIN is classified as a steam ship.

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