Witshoal Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Witshoal ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 57.016 N,58 3.936 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.950267
  • Longitude: -58.065600
Wreck Depth 4.964 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WITSHOAL II
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 100 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 16.1
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 57
Tonnage 3643
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1979
Scour Dimensions 100.0,040.0,009.8,057.0
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2024

Surveying Details

9.2.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 065700N, 580400W. (LL, 10.2.79). 5.4.79 DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 7.4.79). H5206/73 22.5.79 ST PA IN 065702N, 580348W, WITH G CONL BUOY, FL.G IN 065712N, 580347W. (GUYANA NMS 4 & 5/79). INS AS STPA WITH BUOY. - NM 1351/79. H5206/73 9.11.81 MV WAUWINET STRUCK WK. VESSEL IN SINKING CONDITION, DOWN BY HEAD, CARGO BEING JETTISONED. (LL, 4 & 5.11.81). NCA. H5206/73 20.10.82 REPORTED AS DW PA & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 2613/82). NCA, WRITTEN TO GUYANA FOR CONFIRMATION. H5206/73 & H3409/76 2.12.82 2.12.82 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (SUPT OF SURVEYS, GEORGETOWN, ADM 82, 8.11.82). AMEND TO DW, DELETE BUOY. - NM 3123/82. SEP 2017/000255768 5.11.17 EXAM'D 23.01.18; WK LOCATED IN 0657.016N, 5803.936W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.961MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 16.10MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 057/237 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, 9.8MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 57DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD DIMENSIONS LENGTH 16MTRS TOWARDS 360DEGS. WK PARTIALLY INTACT. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD, HI 1557). AMEND DW 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2024/000000142 19.02.24 WRECK SALVAGED. (GY, NM 171/23). AMEND LIFTED.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WITSHALLOW CORPORATION. BROKE IN TWO & SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF DEMERARA R ESTUARY, WHILST ON PASSAGE OCEAN CAY, BAHAMAS FOR GEORGETOWN, GUYANA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WITSHOAL II wreck located?

The WITSHOAL II wreck is located at coordinates 6 57.016 N,58 3.936 W.

How deep is the WITSHOAL II and where exactly is it located?

The WITSHOAL II lies at a depth of about 4.964 meters and is located at coordinates 6 57.016 N,58 3.936 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITSHOAL II?

The seabed around the WITSHOAL II lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the WITSHOAL II sink?

The WITSHOAL II sank on Feb 8, 1979.

When was the wreck of the WITSHOAL II discovered?

The wreck of the WITSHOAL II was discovered in 1979.

What country did the WITSHOAL II belong to?

The WITSHOAL II belonged to PA.

What cargo was the WITSHOAL II carrying?

The WITSHOAL II was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the WITSHOAL II?

The WITSHOAL II had a tonnage of 3643 tons.

What type of wreck is the WITSHOAL II?

The WITSHOAL II is classified as a motor vessel.

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