Wychwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wychwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.031 N,5 59.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.567183
  • Longitude: -5.991783
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.1 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 45
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 1985
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 23, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK 4 MILES SSW OF S ARKLOW-BANK. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW1). POSN 523600N, 060000W APPROX. NCA. H1950/76 7.11.80 H1950/76 7.11.80 WK EXAM'D 27.6.79 IN 523400N, 055924W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.5 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR. APPROX 45MTRS LONG. LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/79-80). BR STD. 8.11.91 8.11.91 SHOWN IN 523400.6N, 055926.5W. [OSI]. NE 1787.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 194 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR SCAPA FLOW. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-65 4M SSW FROM S ARKLOW LTV. THREE MEN LOST. (SII & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.031 N,5 59.507 W.

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

The WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.031 N,5 59.507 W.

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

The seabed around the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1917.

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

The wreck of the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1985 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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