Whitford Point Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Whitford point Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 38 N,16 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.633333
  • Longitude: -16.000000
Water Depth 430 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHITFORD POINT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5026
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563800N, 160000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 16.1.78 16.1.78 SUNK APPROX 400M W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS). 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563800N, 160000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY R DUNCAN & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 545NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOWAN SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BALTIMORE & HALIFAX FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-47. 37 OF 39 CREW LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WHITFORD POINT wreck located?

The WHITFORD POINT wreck is located at coordinates 56 38 N,16 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHITFORD POINT?

The seabed around the WHITFORD POINT lies at approximately 430 meters deep.

When did the WHITFORD POINT sink?

The WHITFORD POINT sank on Oct 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WHITFORD POINT discovered?

The wreck of the WHITFORD POINT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WHITFORD POINT belong to?

The WHITFORD POINT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WHITFORD POINT carrying?

The WHITFORD POINT was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the WHITFORD POINT?

The WHITFORD POINT had a tonnage of 5026 tons.

What type of wreck is the WHITFORD POINT?

The WHITFORD POINT is classified as a steam ship.

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