Wileysike Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wileysike Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.426 N,5 16.306 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.590433
  • Longitude: -5.271767
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILEYSIKE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.7 m
Sonar Length 115.3
Sonar Width 21.5
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 134
Tonnage 2501
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Surveying Details

18.5.18 M24638 18.5.18 ABOUT 7M SW OF MILFORD HAVEN, (BOT, MASTER). INS ON CHARTS. H351/20 H351/20 POSN 513500N, 051600W PA. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3451/24 16.5.24 H3451/24 16.5.24 AMEND TO NDWPD (1918). NE 1488. 28.5.52 28.5.52 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1178. H4819/71 22.11.71 H4819/71 22.11.71 LOCATED IN 513523N, 051613W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.2 IN GEN DEPTH 55.0MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. EXCELLENT SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 43/71). AMEND TO WK 26FMS. - NM 1959/71. 6.4.72 6.4.72 AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. NC 1478. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED BY HMS FOX IN 513524N, 051614W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.4 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LIES IN A GULLEY. HEIGHTING NOT POSSIBLE. (HMS BULLDOG HI 52/80). NCA. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 27.4.10 IN 5135.426N, 0516.306W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.72 IN GEN DEPTH 55.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 115.3MTRS, WIDTH 21.5MTRS, HT 7.38MTRS. LIES 134/314 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY THE TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, WILLINGTON QUAY-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W S MILLER & CO, GLASGOW. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY U 54. FOUR LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 35.426 N,5 16.306 W
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FAQ

Where is the WILEYSIKE wreck located?

The WILEYSIKE wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.426 N,5 16.306 W.

How deep is the WILEYSIKE and where exactly is it located?

The WILEYSIKE lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.426 N,5 16.306 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILEYSIKE?

The seabed around the WILEYSIKE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the WILEYSIKE sink?

The WILEYSIKE sank on May 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WILEYSIKE discovered?

The wreck of the WILEYSIKE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WILEYSIKE belong to?

The WILEYSIKE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WILEYSIKE?

The WILEYSIKE had a tonnage of 2501 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILEYSIKE?

The WILEYSIKE is classified as a steam ship.

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