Winga (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Winga (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 42.925 N,1 2.182 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.715417
- Longitude: -1.036367
|
| Wreck Depth |
32 m
|
| Water Depth |
39 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WINGA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
76.2 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
38 |
| Shadow Height |
5.6 |
| Orientation |
57 |
| Tonnage |
1478 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 2, 1940
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1988 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 24, 2002 |
Surveying Details
H0523/40 13.6.40 H0523/40 13.6.40 POSN 544300N, 010300W, OR 0.5 MILE NE OF 20 BUOY. (LONDONDERRY, 2.6.40). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1475/40. H460/67 5.4.67 H460/67 5.4.67 EXAM'D IN 544254N, 010206W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 78FT. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 115FT IN GEN DEPTH 139FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM NW, NONE FROM SE. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 19.9.66). AMEND TO WK 19FMS. BR STD. 18.11.74 18.11.74 AMEND TO WK 34.0MTRS. NC 2567. H460/67 24.12.76 H460/67 24.12.76 AMEND TO SW 24MTRS (13FMS). - NM 71/77. H1921/77 27.4.77 H1921/77 27.4.77 EXAM'D 9.3.77 IN 544255N, 010205W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS. LYING 080/260 DEG. HIGHEST POINT IS AT N END AND WRECKAGE IS SPREAD OVER AREA 30 X 20MTRS. (HMS FOX, HI 46/77). - NM 1093/77. H6331/87 16.1.89 H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 21.7.88 IN 544255N, 010205W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.7, FOUL AT 33.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.9 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS. LIES 057/237 DEG. INTACT AND ALMOST ON ITS SIDE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/19 1.11.0 HH100/351/19 1.11.0 DIVED JULY 2002 IN 5442.920N, 0102.083W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND DEPTH GAUGE. ROLLING STOCK AND RAILS ON DECK. (D OORD). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1924 BY NEW WATERWAY SB CO LTD, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDESDALE SHIPOWNERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SANTANDER FOR THE TYNE. CARGO IRON ORE. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS JERNLAND.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 42.925 N,1 2.182 W
Winga (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Winga (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the WINGA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.925 N,1 2.182 W.
How deep is the WINGA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.925 N,1 2.182 W.
How deep is the seabed around the WINGA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the WINGA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.
When did the WINGA (POSSIBLY) sink?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 2, 1940.
When was the wreck of the WINGA (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the WINGA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.
What country did the WINGA (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the WINGA (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the WINGA (POSSIBLY)?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1478 tons.
What type of wreck is the WINGA (POSSIBLY)?
The WINGA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, ALMOST ON ITS SIDE