Wilhelmina Maria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wilhelmina maria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.597 N,4 38.558 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.993283
  • Longitude: -4.642633
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILHELMINA MARIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 22.6 m
Sonar Length 12
Orientation 33
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH226/400/01 4.6.92 HH226/400/01 4.6.92 SANK IN 495944N, 043836.5W. POSN OBTAINED BY FV 'GILLIAN E' USING E/S. MARKED BY FIVE OR/Y BUOYS GRAPPLED TO WK. (FALMOUTH MRCC & LL, 27.5.92). CHART AS WK USC PA 60MTRS. - NM 1795/92. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 15.7.05 15.7.05 CONTACT LOCATED IN CARIS DATA FOR HI 1059. LIES IN 4959.597N, 0438.558W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 68MTRS. LENGTH 12MTRS. LIES 033/213 DEGS. (J TIMMINS, CB1A). PROBABLY THIS WK. AMEND LIVE. AMEND WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.6.08 9.6.08 DIVED 8.6.08 CONFIRMED AS TRAWLER WILHELMINA MARIA. RUSTED WRECK, LENGTH 80-90FT. (GIFFORD POUND, TELECON 9.8.08)
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2005

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN HAULING IN CATCH. GEAR POSSIBLY SNAGGED ON AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

COULD BE OBSTN CAUGHT BY NETS

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FAQ

Where is the WILHELMINA MARIA wreck located?

The WILHELMINA MARIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.597 N,4 38.558 W.

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

The WILHELMINA MARIA lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.597 N,4 38.558 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILHELMINA MARIA?

The seabed around the WILHELMINA MARIA lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the WILHELMINA MARIA sink?

The WILHELMINA MARIA sank on May 25, 1992.

When was the wreck of the WILHELMINA MARIA discovered?

The wreck of the WILHELMINA MARIA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the WILHELMINA MARIA belong to?

The WILHELMINA MARIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WILHELMINA MARIA?

The WILHELMINA MARIA had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILHELMINA MARIA?

The WILHELMINA MARIA is classified as a trawler.

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