Pinewood (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pinewood (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.755250
  • Longitude: -7.216967
Wreck Depth 61.9 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 96.8
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 33
Tonnage 2219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1918
Scour Dimensions 004.0,,072.9,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details M9587 �1918 SUNK 22M SSE OF MINE HEAD. (MASTER). H351/20 ACCEPT POSN 514300N, 071200W, APPROX. CHART AS WK PA. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDW PA. NE 2049. 13.3.78 AMEND TO USC PA 55MTRS. NC 2049. HH090/541/01 17.2.92 OBSTN LOCATED IN 514518N, 071300W. LEAST DEPTH 63.5MTRS. STANDS 9.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED LEVEL. TO BE FURTHER EXAM'D. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 541). NCA YET. HH090/541/01 21.10.92 WK 62MTRS, SHOWN IN 514519N, 071302W ON M1927/1. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 541). BR STD. HH100/351/19 5.9.03 DIVED IN 5145.317N, 0713.005W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES NE/SW. A LARGE CARGO VESSEL LYING WITH 45 DEG LIST TO PORT. SINGLE PROP AND TWO BOILERS. SEABED HARD SAND. CINC REQUESTED. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 3.9.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP2020/000269249 19.4.17 LOCATED IN POS 5145.315N, 0713.018W [WGD]. LEAST MBES DEPTH 61.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72.6MTRS, LENGTH 96.8MTRS, HEIGHT 10.3MTRS, WIDTH 23.0MTRS, 033/213 ORIENTATION. SCOUR DEPTH 72.9MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 4MTRS. WRECK IS BROKEN, A HOLE IS IN THE STRUCTURE. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFORMAR CV17_01). AMEND WRECK 61.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.9MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 65.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE & FENWICK & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 211NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR QUEENTOWN. CAPTURED BY U-86 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. TWO MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, LIES WITH 45 DEG LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W
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FAQ

Where is the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W.

How deep is the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 61.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.315 N,7 13.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) sink?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) was carrying timber,coal.

What was the tonnage of the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2219 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINEWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The PINEWOOD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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