Winga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Winga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.654 N,0 15.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.610900
  • Longitude: 0.264850
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 72.5
Sonar Width 19.5
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SANK 6 MILES NE FROM SPURN POINT. (DODS). H4561/61 13.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 35FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 49FT. SCOUR 5FT DEEP ALL AROUND WK, WHICH IS V SMALL. (HMS SCOTT, 12.10.61). INS WK 5FM 4FT. - NM 2432/61. H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 23.5.68 IN 533639N, 001558E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 47FT. SCOUR DEPTH 53FT. V GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM E AND S. LARGE WRECK, WITH 3 DISTINCT PEAKS. LYING E/W. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO SW 5FMS 4FT. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533639N, 001600E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. CONSPIC SCOUR. SONAR HT SOME 4.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K 6826/2). 1.2.74 AMEND TO SW 9.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (SOISS HI 54/77). AMEND TO WK 9.8MTRS. BR STD. H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 533639N, 001558E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. HIGH POINT AT E END. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. H1310/86 19.2.86 DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE AN ARMED TWIN SCREW VESSEL OF ABOUT 500TONS. SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF LIVE SHELLS TO BE FOUND ON THE WK. (S COOPER, 4.2.86). H1310/88/47 22.9.88 IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS WK OF THE WINGA WHICH WAS LOST WW1. (J M DAVIES). 4.5.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5336.654N, 0015.891E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.63 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5MTRS. LENGTH 72.5MTRS, WIDTH 19.5MTRS, HT 3.87MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. WELL BROKEN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). SCOUR EXTENTS TO S FROM BOTH ENDS. AMEND WK 10.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY W HAMILTON & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCANDANAVIAN SHIPPING CO, NEWPORT. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 139HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE HULL FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SWEDISH SS CRIMDON.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, SCOUR TO S AT BOTH ENDS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 36.654 N,0 15.891 E
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FAQ

Where is the WINGA wreck located?

The WINGA wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.654 N,0 15.891 E.

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

The WINGA lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.654 N,0 15.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WINGA?

The seabed around the WINGA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the WINGA sink?

The WINGA sank on Jan 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WINGA discovered?

The wreck of the WINGA was discovered in 1961.

What country did the WINGA belong to?

The WINGA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WINGA carrying?

The WINGA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WINGA?

The WINGA had a tonnage of 1174 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINGA?

The WINGA is classified as a steam ship.

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