Linwood Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Linwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.831 N,1 38.344 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.763850
  • Longitude: 1.639067
Wreck Depth 13.7 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.6 m
Width 10 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 922
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0379/42 24.11.42 DW PA IN 514530N, 013724E. - PFNM 2569/42 & NM 1165/43. H03797/42 7.10.43 NOW SHOW IN IN 514544N, 013808E DELETE PA. - NM 2121/43. H03797/42 22.10.48 G CONL BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. (TH NM 223/48). - NM 2342/48. H03797/42 23.12.49 AMENDED TO WK 7FMS 5FT. BUOY DELETED. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 2667/49. H03797/42 20.4.59 WK DISPERSED TO 45FT. (CINC NORE 28.9.49). H03797/42 20.4.59 EXAM'D IN 514548N, 013827E. SWEPT CLEAR 47FT, FOUL 48FT. GEN DEPTH 11FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN 30.11.49). 9.5.68 AMENDED TO WK SW 7FMS 5FT. IN 514548N, 013827E. (HMS FRANKLIN 30.11.49). BR STD. 12.6.69 SHOWN AS FOUL. H2132/70 NOT LOCATED. (HMS ENTERPRISE). RETAIN FOUL. - NM 304/70. H2132/70 11.4.79 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE DCS3 SEARCH. EXISTENCE VERY DOUBTFUL. (SOISS HI 60/78). DELETE BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSEPH CONSTANTINE SS LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 500 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY A MINE. 6 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LINWOOD wreck located?

The LINWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.831 N,1 38.344 E.

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

The LINWOOD lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.831 N,1 38.344 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LINWOOD?

The seabed around the LINWOOD lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the LINWOOD sink?

The LINWOOD sank on Nov 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LINWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the LINWOOD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LINWOOD belong to?

The LINWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINWOOD carrying?

The LINWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LINWOOD?

The LINWOOD had a tonnage of 922 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINWOOD?

The LINWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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