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
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 25, 2014 |
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.
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 29.188 N,0 6.387 W
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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.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N,