City Of Winchester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of winchester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 27.99 N,2 55.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.466500
  • Longitude: -2.917167
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF WINCHESTER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK NW OF HANOIS LT HOUSE. (LLWW1). 24.5.07 WK USCPA 49MTRS IN 4928.0N, 0255.0W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 15.9.09 WK USCPA 49MTRS SHOWN IN 4927.99N, 0255.03W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN' 09 1:150,000]. RETAIN AS POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2016/000062376 18.3.16 DELETE WK. (FRENCH NM 10/52/16). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ST MALO FOR CARDIFF. SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LLWW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 27.99 N,2 55.03 W
City Of Winchester on Wreck Map City Of Winchester Wreck on Google Map

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the CITY OF WINCHESTER wreck located?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.99 N,2 55.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF WINCHESTER?

The seabed around the CITY OF WINCHESTER lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF WINCHESTER sink?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER sank on Aug 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF WINCHESTER discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF WINCHESTER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CITY OF WINCHESTER belong to?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF WINCHESTER carrying?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF WINCHESTER?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF WINCHESTER?

The CITY OF WINCHESTER is classified as a sailing vessel.