Windsor (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Windsor (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 46.06 N,1 39.783 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.767667
  • Longitude: 1.663050
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINDSOR (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 176
Tonnage 172
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Surveying Details

H8203/19 H8203/19 TRAWLER 'WINDSOR' SUNK 55M E OF SPURN PT. (WW1SL). H256/27 27.1.27 H256/27 27.1.27 AMEND WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 534730N, 013900E TO DWPA (1915). NE 2182A. H6568/57 20.12.57 H6568/57 20.12.57 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 10FMS. NOT FOULED. SEABED 15FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78FT. SEABED SAND, GRAVEL & SHELLS. POSN 534530N, 013942E. (HMS SHACKLETON, 2.10.57). AMEND TO WK 13FMS IN 534530N, 013942E. - NM 3023/57. H619/65 14.5.65 H619/65 14.5.65 NOTHING FOUND BY E/S. PERSISTENT FIRM SONAR ECHO OBTAINED IN 534555N, 014000E. CLASSIFIED PROBABLE WK (LIKELY TO BE WK OF THE WINDSOR). INVESTIGATION INCONCLUSIVE. (HMS SCOTT, 31.12.64). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. 6.11.75 6.11.75 ACCEPT SHACKLETON'S LEAST E/S DEPTH 78FT (23MTRS) IN SCOTT'S POSN 534555N, 014000E FOR NC 1187. (WRECKS SECTION). NC 1187. H3939/88 14.3.90 H3939/88 14.3.90 EXAM'D 5.10.89 IN 534602.5N, 013954E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.7 IN GEN DEPTH 28.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS, LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT AND UPSIDE DOWN, LYING 176/356 DEG. (NP 1008, HI 461). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

INTACT & INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 46.06 N,1 39.783 E.

How deep is the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 46.06 N,1 39.783 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 22, 1915.

When was the wreck of the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY)?

The WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 172 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINDSOR (POSSIBLY)?

The WINDSOR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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