Queen Wilhelmina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Queen wilhelmina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.332 N,1 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.288867
  • Longitude: -1.533333
Wreck Depth 5.7 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEEN WILHELMINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 60
Tonnage 3590
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/843/01 30.12.99 HH090/843/01 30.12.99 EXAM'D 2.8.99 IN 5517.332N, 0132.000W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 5.7, FOUL 6.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.1 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED ROCK. POSSIBLE BROKEN UP WK. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK SW 5.7MTRS. BR STD. 24.9.08 24.9.08 WRECK IS QUEEN WILHELMINA, LOST 8.5.1915. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 15.9.08)
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2008

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1898, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEPTUNE STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ON PASSAGE LEITH TO FOWEY, WAS CAPTURED & THEN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U9 WHEN 20M S BY E OF LONGSTONE. VESSEL REMAINED AFLOAT AND WAS BEACHED 1.32M SSE OF BONDICARR BUSH WITHOUT LOSS OF LIFE. VESSEL WAS WRITTEN OFF AS A TOTAL WRECK. (R YOUNG)

General Comments

POSSIBLE AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 17.332 N,1 32 W
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FAQ

Where is the QUEEN WILHELMINA wreck located?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.332 N,1 32 W.

How deep is the QUEEN WILHELMINA and where exactly is it located?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA lies at a depth of about 5.7 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.332 N,1 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEEN WILHELMINA?

The seabed around the QUEEN WILHELMINA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the QUEEN WILHELMINA sink?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA sank on May 8, 1915.

When was the wreck of the QUEEN WILHELMINA discovered?

The wreck of the QUEEN WILHELMINA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the QUEEN WILHELMINA belong to?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUEEN WILHELMINA carrying?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the QUEEN WILHELMINA?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA had a tonnage of 3590 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEEN WILHELMINA?

The QUEEN WILHELMINA is classified as a steam ship.

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