Wilton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wilton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.036 N,0 34.902 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.833933
  • Longitude: 0.581700
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4281
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2015

Surveying Details

ATTACHED AND SANK WHILST ON TOW OFF HASTINGS IN 29FT OF WATER NO INFORMATION RE POSITION OF SINKING. (VA DOVER AND AP REPORT, 1918, DOCKET M012127/18). ASSUMED TO BE IN 505000N, 003500E. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2537/28 16.8.28 WRECK NOT CHARTED. H4959/73 9.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY 772 E/S AREA SOUNDING. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GENERAL DEPTH BY E/S 9-10MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). SEP 2015/000083465 27.11.15 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

30.6.18 ATTACKED AND SANK 30.6.18 WHILST ON TOW OFF HASTINGS IN 29FT. NO INFORMATION RE POSN OF SINKING. (VA DOVER AP REPORT, 1918). ATTACKED BY SUBMARINE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL, REACHED PORT. (WW1SL). ATTACKED BY SUBMARINE 3M OFF HASTINGS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO CARDIFF. BEACHED NEAR HASTINGS. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 57. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the WILTON wreck located?

The WILTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.036 N,0 34.902 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILTON?

The seabed around the WILTON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the WILTON sink?

The WILTON sank on Jun 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WILTON discovered?

The wreck of the WILTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WILTON belong to?

The WILTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILTON carrying?

The WILTON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WILTON?

The WILTON had a tonnage of 4281 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILTON?

The WILTON is classified as a steam ship.

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