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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 6, 2018 |
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.
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53 6.055 N,1 20.817 E
Winhill Or Whinhill on Wreck Map
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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.