Winhill Or Whinhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Winhill or whinhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.055 N,1 20.817 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.100917
  • Longitude: 1.346950
Wreck Depth 20.3 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINHILL OR WHINHILL
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 14.4
Sonar Width 7.9
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 125
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 018.9,,000.1,125.0
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 30.8.89 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED NEAR WKS EIKHAUG AND DUNCARRON. WELL BROKEN UP AND NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. BOILER STANDS 5 TO 6MTRS HIGH. ABOUT 1500 GRT. CARGO CEMENT. BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'WINHILL' ENGRAVED. STERN APPARENTLY BLASTED AWAY. (P WOODCOCK, TELECON 25.8.89). POSN NOT NOTED. INS AS USC 16MTRS. BR STD.. HH100/351/02 12.1.90 WK DIVED ON IN 530538N, 012114.5E. ITEMS RECOVERED INDICATE THIS IS WRECK OF THE WHINHILL. (J WISE, 14.12.89). BR STD. HH090/561/01 6.1.93 EXAM'D 20.9.92 IN 530602N, 012055.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 19.6, FOUL AT 20.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.3 IN GEN DEPTH 21.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5306.055N, 0120.817E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 20.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 14.4MTRS, WIDTH 7.9MTRS, HEIGHT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 18.9MTRS, 0.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 125 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 20.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018
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FAQ

Where is the WINHILL OR WHINHILL wreck located?

The WINHILL OR WHINHILL wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.055 N,1 20.817 E.

How deep is the WINHILL OR WHINHILL and where exactly is it located?

The WINHILL OR WHINHILL lies at a depth of about 20.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.055 N,1 20.817 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WINHILL OR WHINHILL?

The seabed around the WINHILL OR WHINHILL lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WINHILL OR WHINHILL discovered?

The wreck of the WINHILL OR WHINHILL was discovered in 1989.

What cargo was the WINHILL OR WHINHILL carrying?

The WINHILL OR WHINHILL was carrying cement.

What type of wreck is the WINHILL OR WHINHILL?

The WINHILL OR WHINHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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