Wilhelmina J Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wilhelmina j Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.188 N,0 6.387 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.486467
  • Longitude: -0.106450
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILHELMINA J
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Sonar Length 32.1
Sonar Width 16.8
Shadow Height 7
Tonnage 82
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH226/350/02 17.5.91 COLLISION REPORTED IN APPROX 502900N, 000400W [OGB]. WK MARKERS SIGHTED IN 502906N, 000624W. (LL, 11,12.4.91). DIVING OPS INTENDED TO REMOVE BODIES OF CREW. (LL, 13,15.4.91 & OCC TH, TELECON). WK REPORTED LOCATED BY EUROSALVE VESSEL 'CHIEFTAIN' IN 502616N, 000649W [OGB] IN 50MTRS. LIES UPRIGHT BUT WITH SLIGHT STBD LIST. (FISHING NEWS, 19.4.91). NCA YET. AWAIT REPORT FROM TH. HH226/350/02 20.5.91 LOCATED 12.4.91 IN 502906N, 000637W [OGB] USING DECCA AND CONFIRMED BY RADAR RANGES. GOOD SONAR RETURN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.8 IN GEN DEPTH 51.2MTRS [LAT]. POOR E/S TRACE - PROBABLY DUE TO NETS, OR SIMILAR ATTACHMENTS. SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL OBSERVED. (THL 'LODESMAN', VIA OCC TH, HARWICH). OWNERS STATE THAT A SALVAGE CONTRACT IS BEING NEGOTIATED WITH A BELGIAN COMPANY. (FISHING NEWS, 3.5.91). HH226/350/02 20.5.91 WK TO BE RAISED DURING OPS COMMENCING 25.5.91, EXAMINED INTERNALLY FOR RECOVERY OF BODIES AND THEN LOWERED TO SEABED. (SUNDERLAND MARINE, 17.5.91). NCA YET. HH226/350/02 22.7.91 WK RAISED 1.7.91 AND RETURNED TO SEABED AFTER REMOVING TWO BODIES. (FISHING NEWS, 5.7.91). NCA YET. HH226/350/02 9.8.91 WK RETURNED TO SEABED IN 502909.5N, 000629.5W [OGB]. (CAPT B GOLDSMITH, TELECON WITH DHMSI, 23.7.91). CHART AS USC 35MTRS. - NM 2425/91. 25.4.14 EXAM'D 5.3.14 IN 5029.188N, 0006.387W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.98 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 32.1MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HT 7.02MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH CYPRIOT MV 'ZULFIKAR' IN THICK FOG AND DARKNESS. VESSEL LIFTED, BODIES REMOVED AND WK RETURNED TO SEABED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N,

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FAQ

Where is the WILHELMINA J wreck located?

The WILHELMINA J wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.188 N,0 6.387 W.

How deep is the WILHELMINA J and where exactly is it located?

The WILHELMINA J lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.188 N,0 6.387 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILHELMINA J?

The seabed around the WILHELMINA J lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the WILHELMINA J sink?

The WILHELMINA J sank on Apr 10, 1991.

When was the wreck of the WILHELMINA J discovered?

The wreck of the WILHELMINA J was discovered in 1991.

What country did the WILHELMINA J belong to?

The WILHELMINA J belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WILHELMINA J?

The WILHELMINA J had a tonnage of 82 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILHELMINA J?

The WILHELMINA J is classified as a fishing vessel.

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