Lavinia Westoll Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lavinia westoll Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 4.472 N,0 51.094 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.074533
  • Longitude: 0.851567
Wreck Depth 6.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAVINIA WESTOLL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.9
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 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 530440N, 005145E. MASTS SHOWING 58FT AT LW. BUOY NE OF WRECK. (FNM 504 B). H3410/18 13.6.18 TRINITY HOUSE VERIFIED ABOVE POSN. H3849/18 26.8.18 WK NOT DANGEROUS. (VAEC). H124/19 3.1.19 LEAST WATER OVER POSN 33FT. (VAEC). H3234/20 8.5.20 WK REPD IN POSN 181 DEGS 7.5 MILES FROM WELLS CHURCH, NORFOLK. THOUGHT TO BE LAVINIA WESTOLL. (TH 6 & 20.5.20). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 530430N, 005120E. - NM 1656/20. H7056/20 POSN 530430N, 005120E. (TH). H5529/22 29.8.22 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 25 FT. (TH NM 52/22). AMEND TO WK 25FT (4.25FMS). - NM 1407/22. H1179/56 11.2.56 AMEND TO WK 4FMS 1FT IN 530427N, 005112E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1954). LC 108. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 6.9MTRS. NC 108. HH100/351/15 11.1.00 NOT LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER WITHIN 2.5 MILES RADIUS OF LISTED POSN. (D LOCK, LTR DTD 12/99). NCA. SEE [57420]. SEP 2014/000169131 28.4.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1423). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2015

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.

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FAQ

Where is the LAVINIA WESTOLL wreck located?

The LAVINIA WESTOLL wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.472 N,0 51.094 E.

How deep is the LAVINIA WESTOLL and where exactly is it located?

The LAVINIA WESTOLL lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 4.472 N,0 51.094 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAVINIA WESTOLL?

The seabed around the LAVINIA WESTOLL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LAVINIA WESTOLL sink?

The LAVINIA WESTOLL sank on Mar 28, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LAVINIA WESTOLL discovered?

The wreck of the LAVINIA WESTOLL was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LAVINIA WESTOLL belong to?

The LAVINIA WESTOLL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAVINIA WESTOLL carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the LAVINIA WESTOLL?

The LAVINIA WESTOLL had a tonnage of 3131 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAVINIA WESTOLL?

The LAVINIA WESTOLL is classified as a steam ship.

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