Woodville Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Woodville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 29.432 N,3 6.214 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.490533
  • Longitude: -3.103567
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODVILLE
Type sailing vessel
Length 22.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 131
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 5.3.1895 DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 5.3.1895. HT 4FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 532925N, 030608W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

DROVE ON SHORE ON BURBO BANK NEAR TO C6 RED BUOY. ALL HANDS LOST.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.432 N,3 6.214 W
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FAQ

Where is the WOODVILLE wreck located?

The WOODVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.432 N,3 6.214 W.

When did the WOODVILLE sink?

The WOODVILLE sank on Dec 22, 1894.

When was the wreck of the WOODVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the WOODVILLE was discovered in 1894.

What was the tonnage of the WOODVILLE?

The WOODVILLE had a tonnage of 131 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOODVILLE?

The WOODVILLE is classified as a sailing vessel.