W.s.w. One Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
W.s.w. one Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.383 N,3 46.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.139717
  • Longitude: -3.771183
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W.S.W. ONE
Type dredger
Length 82 m
Width 10 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 91
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 4, 2005

Surveying Details

3.1.75 3.1.75 LOST IN APPROX 500803N, 035607W [OGB], IN DEPTH OF 35FMS. (LL 219). H1936/80 1.10.81 H1936/80 1.10.81 LARGE, APPARENTLY INTACT, WK EXAM'D 8.4.81 IN 500821N, 034612W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. ABOUT 75MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). BR STD. HH100/351/01 24.8.89 HH100/351/01 24.8.89 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A BARGE WITH SEVERAL HOLDS IN ONE OF WHICH IS A CRANE GRAB. SMALL DECKHOUSE FORWARD & A STEERING POSN WITH NO COVER & REMAINS OF WOODEN WHEEL STEERING TWIN RUDDERS AFT. NOT PERSONALLY DIVED. (A HILLGROVE, 19.7.89). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.5.05 HH091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5008.383N, 0346.271W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.4 IN GEN DEPTH 64.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 091/271 DEGS WITH BOWS W. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 54MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-AMIRAL BONIVET. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE TRAMARCO SA. A RIVER BARGE. LOST WHILE UNDER TOW OF POLISH TUG 'KORAL'. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the W.S.W. ONE wreck located?

The W.S.W. ONE wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.383 N,3 46.271 W.

How deep is the W.S.W. ONE and where exactly is it located?

The W.S.W. ONE lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.383 N,3 46.271 W.

How deep is the seabed around the W.S.W. ONE?

The seabed around the W.S.W. ONE lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the W.S.W. ONE discovered?

The wreck of the W.S.W. ONE was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the W.S.W. ONE?

The W.S.W. ONE is classified as a dredger.

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