Windward Ho (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Windward ho (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 27.323 N,1 41.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.455383
  • Longitude: -1.689333
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 37.1 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 40
Tonnage 226
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.1,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details MAY 1917 SUNK 3M S FROM PETERHEAD. (WW1SL, LL WW1). CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 572830N, 014430W APPROX. BR STD. H4087/26 24.6.27 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA (1917). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1409. 7.2.57 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA. NC 1409. 13.2.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK USCPA 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1438. 9.10.04 [EUT] POSN: 5728.486N, 0144.602W. NE 1438. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 16.6.09 IN 5727.323N, 0141.360W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.96 IN GEN DEPTH 62.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 8.3MTRS TOWARDS 255 DEGS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE. SCOUR AT BOW. AMEND WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S T WHITE & CO, HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 63 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE HULL FOR FISHING & RETURN. MINED. EIGHT LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 27.323 N,1 41.36 W
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FAQ

Where is the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 27.323 N,1 41.36 W.

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

The WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 57 27.323 N,1 41.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) sank on May 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY)?

The WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 226 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY)?

The WINDWARD HO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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