Isleworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isleworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.653 N,1 13.839 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.560883
  • Longitude: -1.230650
Wreck Depth 57.67 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLEWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 7.83
Orientation 280
Tonnage 2871
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 8.5.18 SUNK ABOUT 3 MILES SW OF VENTNOR PIER. SANK QUICKLY. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M23259). INS AS WK PA IN 503320N, 011410W. - NM 713/18. H3047 30.5.18 SANK APPROX 2.5 MILES SW OF VENTNOR PIER, IN 503520N, 011410W. (CAPTAIN OF DOCKYARD, PORTSMOUTH). NCA. 11.5.18 SANK 3.5 M SE OF ST CATHERINES, IN 503330N 011300W. (AP REPORT - PORTSMOUTH). H6391/19 SANK 2.5-3 MILES SW OF VENTNOR PIER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3287/24 12.5.24 AMEND TO DWPA. ?BR STD. H4607/28 DELETED. - NM ACTION. H5808/55 24.2.56 INS AS NDWPA. - NM ACTION. H4607/28 30.7.60 VICINITY SURVEYED. NO OBSTN LOCATED. (TH, 27.7.28). NCA. H1352/67 24.5.67 LOCATED IN 503337N, 011346W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FMS. (SCES, 14.1.67). AMEND TO WK 28FMS. BR STD. HH100/351/03 31.8.90 LOCATED IN 503336.5N, 011359W. STANDS ABOUTS 2.5MTRS HIGH. (D C FOX). NCA. HH100/351/13 13.2.98 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN USING MAGNETOMETER. TOP OF WK AT HW NEAPS IS AT 68MTRS. E/S SHOWED WK TO BE SOME 5-6MTRS HIGH. LIES BOWS WSW AND STERN ENE. GENERAL CONDITION REMARKABLY GOOD. MACHINERY IS STILL COVERED WITH FRAMES AND DECKING TO THE EXTENT THAT THE WHEELHOUSE FLOOR IS INTACT. ENGINES AND BOILERS COULD NOT BE SEEN, MUST BE BENEATH COLLAPSED DECKING. MUCH IRON WORK AND PLATING STANDS UP INDICATING THAT THE WK IS COMPLETELY UPRIGHT WITH LITTLE EVIDENCE OF COLLAPSE. THERE WAS NOTHING TO SUGGEST THAT ANY DECKHOUSES, MASTS OR OTHER UPSTANDS STILL REMAIN. (D C WENDES, LTR DTD 10.2.98). NCA. HH100/351/14 10.2.99 DIVED IN SUMMER 1998. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH. THE TOP OF THE WK IS THE WHEELHOUSE FLOOR ABOVE THE BOILERS. BOW SECTION IS MUCH FLATTER. VESSEL IS UPRIGHT. (D C WENDES, 8.2.99). NCA. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 LOCATED IN 5033.648N, 0113.830W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY E/S BUT LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. SEADED IN THIS LOCATED STANDS HIGHER THAN THE WK. NOT INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. LIES WITHIN AREA NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). RETAIN WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 15.10.12 EXAM'D 3.7.12 IN 5033.651N, 0113.838W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.25 IN GEN DEPTH 66.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81.5MTRS, WIDTH 15.0MTRS, HT 9.03MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1405). CCO SURVEY. AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000165703 14.11.16 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5033.653N, 0113.839W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 7.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 280/100 DEGS. WK LIES UPRIGHT. PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1499). AMEND NDW 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-EVERSLEY. BUILT IN 1896 BY R THOMPSON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATTS, WATTS & CO, BRITAIN SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 236NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH. TORPEDOED BY UC-71 AND SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. 29 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ISLEWORTH wreck located?

The ISLEWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.653 N,1 13.839 W.

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

The ISLEWORTH lies at a depth of about 57.67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.653 N,1 13.839 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLEWORTH?

The seabed around the ISLEWORTH lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the ISLEWORTH sink?

The ISLEWORTH sank on May 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ISLEWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the ISLEWORTH was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ISLEWORTH belong to?

The ISLEWORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ISLEWORTH carrying?

The ISLEWORTH was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ISLEWORTH?

The ISLEWORTH had a tonnage of 2871 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLEWORTH?

The ISLEWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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