Woodbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Woodbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 38.622 N,61 31.292 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.643700
  • Longitude: -61.521533
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODBROOK
Type dredger
Flag TT
Length 57.9 m
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1979
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2010

Surveying Details

H2275/81 7.6.84 CAPSIZED HULL, ABOUT 58MTRS LONG, LYING 022/202DEG, & VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. MID-POINT 103831N, 613123W [NAP]. (HYDRO UNIT, PORT OF SPAIN, ROS 7.3.84 & K9371). INS AS STF WITH LT ON N END. BR STD. 8.3.88 NO LIGHT SHOWN ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 002 [1987 EDN]. DELETE LT. HH671/354/01 12.6.89 INITIATIVE TAKEN BY PORT AUTHORITY FOR THE EVENTUAL REMOVAL OF THIS WK. (LL, 18.5.89). NCA YET. 11.12.03 WGD POSN: 1038.627N, 6131.283W. NE 474. SEP 2010000150721 14.10.10 SHOWN IN 1038.622N, 6131.292W [WGD] ON US 24406 [32ND EDN JUL '10, 1:17,500]. NE 474.

Circumstances of loss

18.5.89 CAPSIZED & SANK AT ANCHOR. DESCRIBED AS OLD RUSTING HULK ABANDONED SINCE 1974. (LL, 18.5.89).

General Comments

INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the WOODBROOK wreck located?

The WOODBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 10 38.622 N,61 31.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WOODBROOK?

The seabed around the WOODBROOK lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the WOODBROOK sink?

The WOODBROOK sank on Feb 21, 1979.

When was the wreck of the WOODBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the WOODBROOK was discovered in 1984.

What country did the WOODBROOK belong to?

The WOODBROOK belonged to TT.

What type of wreck is the WOODBROOK?

The WOODBROOK is classified as a dredger.

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