Wilston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wilston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 38.644 N,2 31.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.644067
  • Longitude: -2.518300
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILSTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2611
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8203/19 POSN 583840N, 023100W OR 20M ENE FROM WICK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3875/26 18.6.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1916) IN 583840N, 023100W. H3402/59 29.6.59 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 2179. 25.8.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 45MTRS. NC 115,1942. HH091/217/01 - SEP 2007/000086983 21.11.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B WITHIN 2.5 MILES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 5820/07.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY R DUNCAN & CO LTD, PORT GLAGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SS WILSTON CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SCAPA FLOW. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 20M ENE OF WICK. 8 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WILSTON wreck located?

The WILSTON wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.644 N,2 31.098 W.

How deep is the WILSTON and where exactly is it located?

The WILSTON lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 58 38.644 N,2 31.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILSTON?

The seabed around the WILSTON lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the WILSTON sink?

The WILSTON sank on Feb 15, 1916.

When was the wreck of the WILSTON discovered?

The wreck of the WILSTON was discovered in 1916.

What country did the WILSTON belong to?

The WILSTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILSTON carrying?

The WILSTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WILSTON?

The WILSTON had a tonnage of 2611 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILSTON?

The WILSTON is classified as a steam ship.

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