Lavinia Westholl (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Lavinia westholl (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.076583
- Longitude: 0.864917
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| Wreck Depth |
7.4 m
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| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
107 m |
| Width |
12.8 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Shadow Height |
0.95 |
| Orientation |
166 |
| Tonnage |
3131 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 28, 1916
|
| Original Detection Year |
1999 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 28, 2015 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck of the Lavinia Westholl is located off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 53 4.595 N, 0 51.895 E. This submerged obstruction lies in a general depth of 8 meters with a least multibeam depth of 7.42 meters. Survey data describes the site featuring structural remains with plates protruding up to 1 meter above the seabed, accompanied by a strong magnetic anomaly indicating the vessel is almost entirely buried beneath the sediment.
Surveying Details
HH100/351/15 11.1.00 DIVED IN 5304.601N, 0051.978E [OGB] USING DGPS. FOUND TO BE A FEW PLATES PROTRUDING UP TO 1MTR ABOVE THE SEABED. REST OF WK ASSUMED TO BE UNDER THE SEABED AS THERE IS A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONSIDER THIS TO BE LAVINIA WESTHOLL. (D LOCK, LTR DTD 12/99). SEE [8594]. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2014/000169131 28.4.15 EXAM'D 15.11.14 IN 5304.595N, 0051.895E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.42 IN GEN DEPTH 8.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. HT 0.95MTRS. LIES 166/346 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY ALMOST BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1423). AMEND FOUL 7.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES WESTOLL. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. SINGLE SCREW. MINED IN SLEET AND FALLING SNOW. CREW RECOVERED BY SS WAVE QUEEN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E
Lavinia Westholl (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Lavinia Westholl (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E.
How deep is the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 4.595 N,0 51.895 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) sink?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1916.
When was the wreck of the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.
What country did the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3131 tons.
What type of wreck is the LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY)?
The LAVINIA WESTHOLL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
FEW PLATES ABOVE SEABED