Ezra Weston (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ezra weston (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.269 N,4 56.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.721150
  • Longitude: -4.948967
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1944
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03193/44 H03193/44 TWO WKS LOCATED IN 504200N, 050300W AND 504030N, 050142W. ASSUMED TO BE EZRA WESTON AND HMCS REGINA. (C IN C PLYMOUTH) H03526/44 15.11.44 H03526/44 POSN 504030N, 050142W. (PLYMOUTH LIST PCWO 161 15.11.44). H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 WK, NOW PRESUMED EZRA WESTON, IN 504030N, 050145W. (REGINA NOW PLACED BY PLYMOUTH IN 504200N, 050300W). LENGTH 275FT, HEIGHT 24FT, DIRECTION 160-340DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2 4.7.45). - HMCS REGINA LATER CONFIRMED IN 504251N, 045824W. [SEE WK RECORD 17867]. SONAR CONTACT IN 504030N, 050142W. L 275FT, H 24FT, DIRECTION 160-340DEGS. (AUBD 321/38). H7613/52 5.11.52 H7613/52 5.11.52 CHART AS NDWPA. (HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK PA 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 25.1.73 25.1.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. H2979/74 4.11.77 H2979/74 4.11.77 FF REPORTED IN 504010N, 050204W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 3.8.77). NCA. H1247/69 4.5.78 H1247/69 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 30MTRS IN 504000N, 050136W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. H2979/74 31.1.79 H2979/74 31.1.79 THREE FFS REPD IN 503957N, 050154W, 504002N, 050131W AND 504003N, 050201W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. HH10/351/15 31.3.00 HH10/351/15 31.3.00 DIVED IN 8.1999. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. SEABED COARSE SAND & ROCK. LIES IN TWO SECTIONS. STERN SECTION CONTAINS THE ENGINE BLOCK AND BOILERS ALONG WITH THE BRIDGE. HULL HAS COLLAPSED OUTWARDS BUT IS QUITE INTACT IN PLACES. BOW SECTION NOT YET DIVED. STERN SECTION CONTAINS SOME CARGO OF LEAD IGNOTS AND A FEW TRUCKS/ARMY JEEPS. (J ROSEVEARE). NCA. 6.4.00 6.4.00 LIES IN TWO SECTIONS WITH STERN N 5043.245N, 0456.875W [WGD]. BOW IN 5042.779N, 0457.868W [WGD]. POSN BY DGPS. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 6.4.00). SEE [17767] FOR BOW SECTION. AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 18.9.01 HH100/351/17 18.9.01 DIVED IN 5043.260N, 0456.936W [WGD]. STERN SECTION CONTAINS THE ENGINE BLOCK, BOILERS AND PROP, PLUS REMAINS OF ARMY VEHICLES, UPSIDE DOWN CHASSIS WITH AXLES AND TYRES. (K DENBY, EMAIL DTD 14.9.01). NCA. 9.8.11 9.8.11 LOCATED 28.3.10 IN 5043.269N, 0456.938W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.41 IN GEN DEPTH 50.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. SEABED ROCK. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY THE NEW ENGLAND SB CORP, PORTLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAS SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR FALMOUTH. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED BY U-667 WHILE IN CONVOY EBC-66. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.269 N,4 56.938 W.

How deep is the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.269 N,4 56.938 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) sink?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) sank on Aug 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) belonged to US.

What cargo was the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION)?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION)?

The EZRA WESTON (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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