William Rockefeller Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William rockefeller Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 45.422 N,1 21.803 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.757033
  • Longitude: -1.363383
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 134
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 17
Orientation 55
Tonnage 7157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

TWO REPORTS RECEIVED IN 1918 GAVE POSITIONS AS 574400N, 012100W AND 574900N, 012300W. A MID POSITION OF THE TWO WAS TAKEN AND ACCEPTED IN 574700N, 012200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4087/26 24.6.26 INS NDW (1918) PA IN 574600N, 012200W. LC 2397. 7.2.57 AMEND NDW PA. NC 1409. 19.5.76 AMEND WK USC PA 75MTRS. NC 278. HH091/155/01 - SEP 2010/000027978 20.1.10 EXAM'D 11.5.09 IN 5745.422N, 0121.803W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 72.34 IN GEN DEPTH 89.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP AT BOW AND STERN. LENGTH 134MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 17MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). SCOUR ALSO EXTENDS SOME 100MTRS N & S FROM WK. AMEND WK 72MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.2.10 LOCATED IN 5745.4221N, 0121.8011W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 74.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 14MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1155). INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT, BOWS NE. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1916 BY WILLIAM CRAMP & SONS SHIP & ENGINEERING BUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANDARD OIL CO, NEW JERSEY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 565NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (LL WW1 & DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, SCOUR AT BOW & STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 45.422 N,1 21.803 W
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER wreck located?

The WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER wreck is located at coordinates 57 45.422 N,1 21.803 W.

How deep is the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 57 45.422 N,1 21.803 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER?

The seabed around the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER sink?

The WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER sank on May 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER belong to?

The WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER?

The WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER had a tonnage of 7157 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER?

The WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER is classified as a tanker.

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