Wimbledon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wimbledon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.838 N,0 55.116 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.030633
  • Longitude: 0.918600
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIMBLEDON
Type motor vessel
Flag BRITISH
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.64
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1956
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Surveying Details

H6772/56 10.12.56 DW IN 530142N, 005506E. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (HUMBER RADIO & TH). - NM 3049/56. H6772/56 5.8.60 SANK IN 530142N, 005506E. CARGO GAS COAL: 815 TONS NO1 HOLD, 1572 TONS NO2 HOLD. (TH SUPT YARMOUTH, 2.11.56). 20.6.62 CONTRACT PLACED WITH UNDER WATER WELDERS & REPAIRERS LTD FOR DISPERSAL. H6772/56 18.8.64 WK DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 40FT [MLWS]. (TH, 20.7.64). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 1539/64. SEP 2014/000122062 8.7.14 LOCATED 17.2.14 IN 5301.838N, 0055.116E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.44 IN GEN DEPTH 12.08MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.64MTRS. LIES 144/324 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS AN AREA OF DEBRIS. (MMT, HI 1447). INS AS WK 9.4MTRS.

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FAQ

Where is the WIMBLEDON wreck located?

The WIMBLEDON wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.838 N,0 55.116 E.

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

The WIMBLEDON lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.838 N,0 55.116 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIMBLEDON?

The seabed around the WIMBLEDON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the WIMBLEDON sink?

The WIMBLEDON sank on Oct 31, 1956.

When was the wreck of the WIMBLEDON discovered?

The wreck of the WIMBLEDON was discovered in 1956.

What country did the WIMBLEDON belong to?

The WIMBLEDON belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the WIMBLEDON?

The WIMBLEDON had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIMBLEDON?

The WIMBLEDON is classified as a motor vessel.

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