Winsome Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Winsome Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 46.388 N,4 52.235 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.773133
  • Longitude: -4.870583
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINSOME
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2013

Surveying Details

H4642/68 4.2.69 SUNK IN POSN 045 DEG, 2.9M FROM BALGOWAN PT. (LL 19.1.69). INS AS DWPA. BR STD. H2776/69 16.4.69 LIES 043 DEG, 2.5M FROM BALGOWAN PT FS. (BOT & W MCCORMACK, 11.4.69). H2776/69 16.4.69 AMEND TO SW 4FMS 4FT IN 544647N, 045215W. (N LTHO BOARD, 9.4.69). BR STD. H2776/69 1.3.72 INS ON 45. (HMS FOX). - NM 451/72.. 16.5.73 AMEND TO SW 7.9MTRS. NC 2049. H4499/87 10.11.87 LOCATED, BUT NOT EXAMINED, IN 544623N, 045210W [OGB] TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LIES E/W IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 15MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS FAWN, HI 406). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE ADRIFT IN LUCE BAY AND LATER TO HAVE SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the WINSOME wreck located?

The WINSOME wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.388 N,4 52.235 W.

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

The WINSOME lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 46.388 N,4 52.235 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINSOME?

The seabed around the WINSOME lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the WINSOME sink?

The WINSOME sank on Jan 18, 1969.

When was the wreck of the WINSOME discovered?

The wreck of the WINSOME was discovered in 1969.

What country did the WINSOME belong to?

The WINSOME belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WINSOME?

The WINSOME is classified as a fishing vessel.

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