Wyetown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wyetown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 13.008 N,1 56.07 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.216800
  • Longitude: 1.934500
Wreck Depth 29.81 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYETOWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 52.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 53.1
Sonar Width 9.7
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 150
Tonnage 624
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 085.4,,002.9,008.0
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2017

Surveying Details

H01854/43 10.6.43 CLEAR AT 42FT. LEAST E/S 61FT. NOT DANGEROUS. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 9.6.43). INS AS NDW. - NM 1325/43. H4167/59 1.6.60 AMEND TO DW. NC 1543 H01854/43 10.11.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 68 FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 96FT IN 122FT. (HMS SCOTT, 15.8.61). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 237/62. 29.10.62 AMEND TO WK 11FMS. LC 1543. 16.12.68 AMEND TO WK 16FMS. (HMS SCOTT 1961). BR STD. 24.1.73 AMEND TO WK 29MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 5.1.95 EXAM'D 13.6.94 IN 521258.73N, 015610.67E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 27.6, FOUL 27.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.9 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT. POSSIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSE. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. SEP 2017/000091759 4.9.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5213.008N, 0156.070E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 53.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 85.35MTRS, 2.99MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 008DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-EDIA II '40, EX-EDINA '39, EX-ALWINTON, EX-KILYBEGS. BUILT IN 1918 BY SMITHS DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOODSTOWN SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 94HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR IPSWICH. CARGO PHOSPHATE. CAUSE OF LOSS NOT KNOWN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 13.008 N,1 56.07 E
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FAQ

Where is the WYETOWN wreck located?

The WYETOWN wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.008 N,1 56.07 E.

How deep is the WYETOWN and where exactly is it located?

The WYETOWN lies at a depth of about 29.81 meters and is located at coordinates 52 13.008 N,1 56.07 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WYETOWN?

The seabed around the WYETOWN lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the WYETOWN sink?

The WYETOWN sank on Jan 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WYETOWN discovered?

The wreck of the WYETOWN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WYETOWN belong to?

The WYETOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYETOWN carrying?

The WYETOWN was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the WYETOWN?

The WYETOWN had a tonnage of 624 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYETOWN?

The WYETOWN is classified as a steam ship.

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