Woodstock (Stern Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Woodstock (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 27.256 N,0 23.87 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.454267
- Longitude: -0.397833
|
| Wreck Depth |
45.27 m
|
| Water Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
37.3 |
| Sonar Width |
19.9 |
| Shadow Height |
4.83 |
| Orientation |
125 |
| Tonnage |
958 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 15, 1941
|
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
May 23, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H0848/41 11.6.41 SANK IN 542600N, 002400W. LEAST DEPTH 20FMS. MARKED BY DHAN BUOY. (HMS WOOLSTON, 15.2.41). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1353/41. H0522/42 19.2.42 POSN REPEATED. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. BR STD. H6331/87 25.1.89 WK EXAM'D 6.7.88 IN 542715N, 002346W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 120/300DEG WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/20 9.7.03 DIVED 7.03 IN LISTED POSN. COMPLETE WK, COLLAPSED TO PORT. NO CARGO. CAST TELEGRAPH BETWEEN THE BOILERS. TWO BOILERS, LARGE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PROP SHAFT CLEARLY VISIBLE . ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 1000 TONS. (S OLD & OTHERS, EMAIL DTD 9.7.03). NCA. 23.7.06 DIVED 23.7.06 IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE STERN SECTION ONLY. ENGINE UPRIGHT WITH STERN TUBE RUNNING AFT, SINGLE BOILER WITH SMALLER DONKEY BOILER TO PORT SIDE. POSSIBLE SPARE 4-BLADED PROP LAID FLAT AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. NO SIGN OF RUDDER OR PROP, BUT STERN OVER ON STBD SIDE AND PART BURIED. BRIDGE AREA LOOKS TO BE OFF THE PORT SIDE OF THE BOILER. CAST PORTHOLES WITH DEADLIGHTS. DEPTH 54.6MTRS DURING DIVE. (BOB JOLLEY, VIA R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5427.256N, 0023.870W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 37.3MTRS, WIDTH 19.9MTRS, HT 4.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. WK APPEARS TO BE STERN SECTION ONLY, PROMINENT FEATURES BOILER AND ENGINE BLOCK. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 27.256 N,0 23.87 W
Woodstock (Stern Section) on Wreck Map
Woodstock (Stern Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) wreck located?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.256 N,0 23.87 W.
How deep is the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 45.27 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.256 N,0 23.87 W.
How deep is the seabed around the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION)?
The seabed around the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.
When did the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) sink?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) sank on Feb 15, 1941.
When was the wreck of the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1941.
What country did the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) belong to?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) carrying?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION)?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 958 tons.
What type of wreck is the WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION)?
The WOODSTOCK (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.