William H Webb (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
William h webb (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 21.385 N,34 18.149 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.356417
  • Longitude: 34.302483
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY)
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1946
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2021

Surveying Details

H5094/49 14.9.49 H5094/49 14.9.49 ST IN 692140N, 341730E. (REPORT ST SIVAVELLAN). - NM 1909/49. H6162/58 23.11.59 H6162/58 23.11.59 ST SHOWN IN 692125N, 341830E ON RUSSIAN 603. BR STD. H4990/70 11.11.70 H4990/70 11.11.70 ST SHOWN IN 692130N 341853E ON RUSSIAN 603 [1965 EDN]. BR STD. 11.5.77 11.5.77 ST SHOWN IN 692118N, 341906E ON RUSSIAN 600 [1976]. BR STD. 19.3.09 19.3.09 SHOWN AS ST IN 6921.346N, 3418.476E [PUK] ON RUSSIAN 15011 [NOV '06 EDN CORRECT TO 12.1.08, LARGEST SCALE 1:25,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN ASHORE ON A REEF NEAR KILDIN ISLAND, AND BROKE IN TWO. (LIBERTY SHIPS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 69 21.385 N,34 18.149 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 69 21.385 N,34 18.149 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) sink?

The WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 15, 1946.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY)?

The WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY)?

The WILLIAM H WEBB (PROBABLY) is classified as a liberty ship.

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