Widwud (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Widwud (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 47.996 N,7 54.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.799933
  • Longitude: -7.900800
Wreck Depth 132 m
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIDWUD (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag RU
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2008

Surveying Details

22.4.18 22.4.18 POSN 554800N, 075800W APPROX. (AP BUNCRANA). 19.4.18 19.4.18 POSN 554800N, 074900W. (IDSA MASTER M20072). POSN ACCEPTED AS 554800N, 075400W APPROX. 5.9.40 5.9.40 CONTACT IN 554800N, 075300W. POSSIBLY WIDWUD. (HMS ARROW). H3740/69 28.7.69 H3740/69 28.7.69 NOT FOUND IN THIS AREA. (RISDON BEAZLEY). 27.2.08 27.2.08 OBSTN LOCATED IN 5547.996N, 0754.048W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 132.23 IN GEN DEPTH 135MTRS. (DIGITAL BATHYMETRY, EXAMINATION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND DATA, FEB/MARCH 2007). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 132MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY A SUBMARINE OFF NW IRELAND.

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FAQ

Where is the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 47.996 N,7 54.048 W.

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

The WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 132 meters and is located at coordinates 55 47.996 N,7 54.048 W.

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

The seabed around the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1918.

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

The wreck of the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY)?

The WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIDWUD (POSSIBLY)?

The WIDWUD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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