Woodtown (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Woodtown (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.132 N,1 31.187 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.468867
  • Longitude: 1.519783
Wreck Depth 15.66 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 94.2
Sonar Width 33.2
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 145
Tonnage 794
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 150.0,,002.0,206.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK 0.75M NE OF NE SPIT BUOY. (WW2 SL). NCA. H0312/40 3.4.40 NDW IN 512808N, 013122E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 855/40. H0312/40 5.9.45 CHART AS NDW 'MASTS'. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2705/45. H0312/40 27.2.46 WK MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, CLOSE S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 744/46. H02238/43 12.8.46 AMEND LEGEND TO MAST. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 2838/46. H0312/40 16.11.49 EXAM'D IN 512806N, 013123E USING DECCA. SWEPT USING OROPESA AFTER DISPERSAL, CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48FT IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 4.10.49). - NM 2327/49. H932/53 4.6.59 WK IN 512804N, 013122E USING DECCA. EXAM'D BY SONAR & E/S. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SUBSTANTIAL WK ECHO, 14FT HIGH WITH 6FT DEEP SCOUR. GOOD E/S CONTACT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). 27.1.69 SHOWN AS WK 7FMS 3FT [LAT] ON NE 1607. H5197/70 10.12.70 EXAM'D IN 512809N, 013119E USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14MTRS, FOUL AT 14.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20MTRS. LIES 005/185DEGS. ABOUT 400FT IN LENGTH. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS EGERIA, H525 NO.12/70, 23.11.70). AMEND TO WK SW 7FMS 4FT IN 512809N, 013119E. - NM 2077/70. H5197/70 11.12.70 AMEND TO WK SW 7FMS 5FT. - NM 2078/70. 13.6.72 CHART AS WK SW 14MTRS [LAT]. NC 1828. H2050/82 22.2.84 EXAM'D 22.11.83 IN 512805N, 013118E USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. A LARGE BROKEN/DISPERSED WK AND A GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LYING NW/SE. REQUIRES TO BE WIRE-SWEPT. (HMS EGERIA, HI 123, WK 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH & AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3936/88 14.2.90 EXAM'D 14.9.89 IN 512806N, 013118E USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.0MTRS, FOUL AT 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.1MTRS. LARGE BROKEN WK, LYING 135/315DEGS. LARGE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. WEATHER CONDITIONS PREVENTED FURTHER SWEEP. RECOMMEND ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 458). AMEND TO WK 15.6MTRS IN 512806N, 013118E. - NM 691/90. HH090/667/0 4.1.96 EXAM'D 16.7.95 IN 512807.58N, 013111.92E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.8MTRS, FOUL 15.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. VERY STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE AREA OF DEBRIS. PROBABLE THAT BUOYS OR NETS ARE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE DEBRIS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND SW 14.8MTRS. SEP 2017/000123580 12.9.17 EXAM'D 5.4.17 IN 5128.132N, 0131.187E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 94.2MTRS, WIDTH 33.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 145/325 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 150MTRS, 2.03MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 206 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND TO DW 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2017

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 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.132 N,1 31.187 E.

How deep is the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.66 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.132 N,1 31.187 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 794 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The WOODTOWN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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