Wimbourne Wreck

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
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

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.

Circumstances of loss

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

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FAQ

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.

When did the WIMBOURNE sink?

The WIMBOURNE sank on Nov 7, 1974.

When was the wreck of the WIMBOURNE discovered?

The wreck of the WIMBOURNE was discovered in 1974.

What cargo was the WIMBOURNE carrying?

The WIMBOURNE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WIMBOURNE?

The WIMBOURNE had a tonnage of 3466 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIMBOURNE?

The WIMBOURNE is classified as a steam ship.

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