Woodtown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Woodtown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.916 N,1 26.779 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.465267
  • Longitude: 1.446317
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODTOWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 794
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2007

Surveying Details

H0152/39 22.2.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 512745N, 012648E. (FOIC LONDON) - PFNMS 2602/39 & 474/40. H0362/40 15.6.40 INS AS DW PA. - NM 1502/40. H02268/43 8.9.43 POSN NOW 512753N, 012653E [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1862/43. H0152/39 10.6.40 NOW WK 6FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1252/44. H0152/39 16.1.50 DELETE. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 62/50. H4257/69 30.7.69 EXAMINED 8.5.69. NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND WITHIN 600FT USING CLOSE SOUNDING, NOR WITHIN 2.5C BOX SEARCH BY ASDIC SONAR. RECOMMEND CONTINUE NOT TO BE CHARTED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 160/69). NCA. H4527/69 22.9.71 NOT FOUND BY E/S, BUT POSSIBLE FISHERMANS SONAR CONTACT IN 512800N, 012648E. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS ECHO ROS DTD 12.8.71). NCA. H3179/74 4.6.74 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR, SOFT BANK ECHO ONLY. (ISS 1974). NCA. H3179/74 5.12.77 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 & E/S SWEEP. (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 3.10.77). AMENDED TO DEAD. 17.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1433). NCA. SEP 2019/000262060 6.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS, HI1645). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON, STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE NEWLYN FOR LONDON. 8 OF HER CREW WERE LOST. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WOODTOWN SHIPPING CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WOODTOWN wreck located?

The WOODTOWN wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.916 N,1 26.779 E.

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

The WOODTOWN lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.916 N,1 26.779 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WOODTOWN?

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

When did the WOODTOWN sink?

The WOODTOWN sank on Nov 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WOODTOWN discovered?

The wreck of the WOODTOWN was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WOODTOWN belong to?

The WOODTOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WOODTOWN carrying?

The WOODTOWN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the WOODTOWN?

The WOODTOWN had a tonnage of 794 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOODTOWN?

The WOODTOWN is classified as a steam ship.

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