W D Potts (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
W d potts (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 43.837 N,5 18.866 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.730617
  • Longitude: -5.314433
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W D POTTS (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 4.3.71 4.3.71 SUNK BY GUNFIRE IN 544330N, 051930W, 10M SW FROM PORTPATRICK. (WW1 BR MSL) H3671/72 20.2.73 H3671/72 20.2.73 WK EXAM'D 9.9.72 IN 544350N, 051848W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 132 IN GEN DEPTH 134MTRS. NO SCOUR. A VERY LOW WK LYING IN A LOW RIPPLED PATCH OF SMOOTH SAND. ALMOST COMPLETELY SUNK IN THE SAND. (HMS FAWN 1972). BR STD. H367/721 21.3.73 H367/721.3.73 INS WK LEAST DEPTH 72FMS [132MTRS] IN ABOVE POSN. (HMS FAWN 309/72). BA 2198 & 45. 23.1.04 23.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5443.837N, 0518.866W. NE 2198. 23.9.10 SEP 2010/000156213 23.9.10 EXAM'D 2008. NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). PRESUMED NOW BURIED. AMEND FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE UC-65 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 10M SW FROM PORTPATRICK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R.C.ROBERTS, CAERNAVON. (MARINERS-L.CO.UK)

General Comments

INTACT, PRESUMED BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 43.837 N,5 18.866 W
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FAQ

Where is the W D POTTS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The W D POTTS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 43.837 N,5 18.866 W.

How deep is the seabed around the W D POTTS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the W D POTTS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the W D POTTS (PROBABLY) sink?

The W D POTTS (PROBABLY) sank on May 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the W D POTTS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the W D POTTS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the W D POTTS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The W D POTTS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the W D POTTS (PROBABLY)?

The W D POTTS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the W D POTTS (PROBABLY)?

The W D POTTS (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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