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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 12, 2017 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 28.132 N,1 31.187 E
Woodtown (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Woodtown (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.