Wyndhurst Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wyndhurst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.496 N,1 11.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.091600
  • Longitude: -1.189200
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYNDHURST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 570
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Surveying Details

HH351/352/01 28.2.90 WK 47MTRS SHOWN IN 500532N, 011112W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN] & STATED AS WK 47.4MTRS IN 500533N, 011116W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO 18101088 [CORR TO JAN 1990]. - OGB POSN: 500537.5N, 011115.5W. NE 2450. 1917 SUNK 30M S OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (DOCKET M016761). HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED IN 5005.498N, 0111.348W [WGD]. LENGTH 50-60MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT BY E/S & DEPTH GAUGE 6MTRS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 4MTRS FROM STERN. BOLT UPRIGHT. MAINLY INTACT WITH HOLDS FULL OF COAL. SOME DAMAGE TO STERN. ENGINE BLOCK BLOWN OUT OF STERN. BRIDGE SECTION ROTTED AWAY. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED GRAVEL. IDENTIFIED BY BELL (RECOVERED BY D WOODWARD). (DELTA DIVERS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J LEWIS & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLEEVES WEST'N VALLEYS COLLIERIES. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ST HELEN'S ROADS FOR ROUEN IN ESCORTED CONVOY. TORPEDOED AND SANK IMMEDIATELY. 11 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, UPRIGHT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the WYNDHURST wreck located?

The WYNDHURST wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.496 N,1 11.352 W.

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

The WYNDHURST lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.496 N,1 11.352 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYNDHURST?

The seabed around the WYNDHURST lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the WYNDHURST sink?

The WYNDHURST sank on Dec 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WYNDHURST discovered?

The wreck of the WYNDHURST was discovered in 1990.

What country did the WYNDHURST belong to?

The WYNDHURST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYNDHURST carrying?

The WYNDHURST was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WYNDHURST?

The WYNDHURST had a tonnage of 570 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYNDHURST?

The WYNDHURST is classified as a steam ship.

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