William H Welch (Fwd Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
William h welch (fwd section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 52.046 N,5 41.154 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.867433
  • Longitude: -5.685900
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION)
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1944
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3409/70 9.7.70 WRECKAGE LOCATED CLOSE SE OF SGEIR MAOL MHORAIDH IN 575204N, 054105W AND THOUGHT TO BE THE BOWS OF THE WILLIAM H WELCH. (J GOLDBY, HMS CONDOR, HN). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE IN A STORM IN BLACK BAY, LOCH EWE AND BROKE IN HALF OFF EILEAN FURADH MOR. THE STERN SANK BUT BOWS DRIFTED OFF BEFORE RUNNING AGROUND. WITNESSED BY LOCAL CROFTERS. ON PASSAGE LONDON & TYNE TO NEW YORK IN BALLAST. 62 OF THE COMPLEMENT OF 74 WERE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) wreck located?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 57 52.046 N,5 41.154 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION)?

The seabed around the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) sink?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) sank on Feb 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) belong to?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) carrying?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION)?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION)?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (FWD SECTION) is classified as a liberty ship.

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