Queenswood (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Queenswood (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.118 N,4 38.532 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.951967
  • Longitude: -4.642200
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 24.7
Sonar Width 13.4
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 20
Tonnage 2701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 15.2.71 15.2.71 SUNK 6M SW FROM HARTLAND POINT. (WW1SL). 4.5.78 4.5.78 SHOWN AS USC PA 18MTRS IN 505700N, 043800W [OGB] ON NC 1178. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 23.8.11 23.8.11 LOCATED 3.4.10 IN 5057.118N, 0438.532W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.90 IN GEN DEPTH 32.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.25MTR DEEP. LENGTH 24.7MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HT 0.9MTR. LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1157). ?PART OF WK OR DEBRIS. AMEND WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY ROPNER & SON, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSTANTINE & PICKERING SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 235 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR PORT TALBOT. SHELLED AND CAPTURED BY UC-65 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 6M SW FROM HARTLAND POINT. 3 MEN LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

?PART OF WK OR DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.118 N,4 38.532 W.

How deep is the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.118 N,4 38.532 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2701 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The QUEENSWOOD (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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