Where is the WIMBOURNE wreck located?

The WIMBOURNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.569 N,5 41.525 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WIMBOURNE?

The seabed around the WIMBOURNE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

The WIMBOURNE sank on Nov 7, 1974.

The wreck of the WIMBOURNE was discovered in 1974.

The WIMBOURNE was carrying ballast.

The WIMBOURNE had a tonnage of 3466 tons.

The WIMBOURNE is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wimbourne Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 2.569 N,5 41.525 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.042817 Longitude: -5.692083
Water Depth	2 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	WIMBOURNE
Type	steam ship
Tonnage	3466
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 7, 1974
Original Detection Year	1974
Last Detection Year	2009
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	H2979/74 22.11.74 H2979/74 22.11.74 LOCATED IN 500232.05N, 054128.04W SCATTERED OVER A VERY LARGE AREA. JUST TO N OF POSN THERE IS A REEF & TO E A CLIFF. THE SEA BED INSIDE THIS TRIANGLE IS COVERED IN SCATTERED WRECKAGE & LARGE BOULDERS. WRECKAGE IS SMALL & WELDED INTO THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE ROCKS & BOULDERS. AREA IS ABOUT 15FT BY 20FT. DEPTH OF WATER ABOUT 35FT. (E GILES, 9.11.74). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 HH091/246/01 30.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. V CLOSE INSHORE IN AREA OF ROCKS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Apr 30, 2009

9.11.74 GROUNDED IN GALE,BROKE UP & SANK EN ROUTE ROTTERDAM TO BARRY. (E.GILES, 9.11.74).

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