Widdale H Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Widdale h Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.028 N,3 34.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.417133
  • Longitude: -3.576217
Water Depth -5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIDDALE H
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1959
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 15, 2006

Surveying Details

H2994/59 12.2.60 AGROUND IN 512500N, 033400W. (LL 3.4.59). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H2994/59 12.5.59 NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION OR TO LIFEBOAT OPERATIONS. (TH, LTR DTD 17.4.59). NCA. H2994/59 10.6.59 WILL BE DISMANTLED COMMENCING IN THE NEXT THREE WEEKS. (LL 10.6.59). NCA. H3941/88 21.6.90 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (HMS FAWN, HI 463). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000204444 9.11.18 LOOKED FOR BUT WRECK POSITION ABOVE THE HIGH WATER MARK, ON THE LAND. ON HI1501 DISPROVED LIST. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR WORCESTER. STRANDED AT MARCROSS COVE, WEST OF NASH PT IN THICH FOG. ON BED OF PEBBLES AT FOOT OF 125 FT CLIFF. POUNDED BADLY, BECAME BADLY HOLED AND FLOODED AND UNABLE TO BE SALVED. ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS AND SOLD AS LYING TO METAL TRADING (SWANSEA) TO BE DISMANTLED. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the WIDDALE H wreck located?

The WIDDALE H wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.028 N,3 34.573 W.

When did the WIDDALE H sink?

The WIDDALE H sank on Apr 2, 1959.

When was the wreck of the WIDDALE H discovered?

The wreck of the WIDDALE H was discovered in 1959.

What country did the WIDDALE H belong to?

The WIDDALE H belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WIDDALE H carrying?

The WIDDALE H was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the WIDDALE H?

The WIDDALE H had a tonnage of 274 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIDDALE H?

The WIDDALE H is classified as a tanker.

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