Winifred Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Winifred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 33.859 N,3 25.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.564317
  • Longitude: -3.424550
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINIFRED
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4960/73 25.11.75 SANK APPROX 210DEGS, 3M ORCOMBE POINT. THOUGHT UNLIKELY THAT MUCH OF THE [WOODEN CONSTRUCTION] HULL IS INTACT. (CG BRIXHAM, TELEX'S DTD 10.11.75 & 11.11.75). CHART AS FOUL IN APPROX 503349.5N, 032524W [OGB]. R/P. H2923/83 20.11.84 NOTHING FOUND. CONSIDERED TO HAVE DISPERSED & NO LONGER TO EXIST. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETED. R/P. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Circumstances of loss

12.11.75 CAUGHT FIRE & SANK. FUEL TANKS SEEN TO EXPLODE. (LL, 12.11.75).

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FAQ

Where is the WINIFRED wreck located?

The WINIFRED wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.859 N,3 25.473 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINIFRED?

The seabed around the WINIFRED lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the WINIFRED sink?

The WINIFRED sank on Nov 10, 1975.

When was the wreck of the WINIFRED discovered?

The wreck of the WINIFRED was discovered in 1975.

What country did the WINIFRED belong to?

The WINIFRED belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WINIFRED?

The WINIFRED is classified as a fishing vessel.