Pitwines (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pitwines (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.624 N,1 1.282 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.743733
  • Longitude: -1.021367
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PITWINES (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 20
Tonnage 932
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 4.1.41 HO1039/40 4.1.41 INS NDW (PA) IN 544400N, 010200W. - NM 3034/40. H460/67 3.4.67 H460/67 3.4.67 EXAM'D IN 544435N, 010104W. SWEPT CLEAR 72FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 126 IN GEN DEPTH 144FT. SCOUR DEPTH 150FT. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 20.9.66). AMEND TO WK 21FMS. LC 1191. 18.11.74 18.11.74 AMEND TO WK 38MTRS. NC 2567. H460/67 24.12.76 H460/67 24.12.76 AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. - NM 71/77. H1921/77 25.4.77 H1921/77 25.4.77 EXAM'D 10.3.77 IN 544436N, 010111W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEG. GOOD SONAR CONTACT WITH HIGHEST POINT AT S END. (HMS FOX, HI 46/77). AMEND TO WK 38MTRS. - NM 1093/77. H6331/87 17.1.89 H6331/87 17.1.89 EXAM'D 2.8.88 IN 544437N, 010111W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.2, FOUL AT 38.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. ON ITS PORT SIDE AND WITH BOW TO ENE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-WANDLE '32. BUILT IN 1923 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON, CLARKE & ASSOCIATES CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 121HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS ENE

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FAQ

Where is the PITWINES (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PITWINES (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.624 N,1 1.282 W.

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

The PITWINES (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 44.624 N,1 1.282 W.

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

The seabed around the PITWINES (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the PITWINES (PROBABLY) sink?

The PITWINES (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 20, 1941.

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

The wreck of the PITWINES (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PITWINES (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PITWINES (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PITWINES (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PITWINES (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PITWINES (PROBABLY)?

The PITWINES (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 932 tons.

What type of wreck is the PITWINES (PROBABLY)?

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

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