Walkure Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Walkure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.913867
  • Longitude: 1.735750
Wreck Depth 10.28 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALKURE
Type barque
Flag DE
Length 81.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 102.11
Sonar Width 20.84
Shadow Height 9.7
Orientation 82
Tonnage 1907
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1911
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 262.9,067.7,007.1,150
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3264/12 29.7.12 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK IN 525415N, 014430E. (AUTH'Y NOT KNOWN). INS AS STPA CONSPIC (1912). - NM 1088/12. 1913 LEGEND 'CONSPIC' DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4282/26 16.10.26 AMEND TO DW. NE 1408. H335 13.1.31 AMEND TO DWPA. NES 1094, 1408. NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1951). NCA. H1952/80 25.1.83 EXAM'D 1.6.82 IN 525449N, 014417E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 8.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23MTRS. WK LIES ON EDGE OF A TRENCH WHICH MAY NOT BE ENTIRELY A SCOUR. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. HH100/351/04 27.3.91 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 3 MASTED BARQUE CONWAY, WHICH SANK IN 1911. LIES ON EDGE OF SANDBANK WITH BOW IN 10MTRS AND STERN IN 25MRS DEPTH. HULL IS INTACT. THE 3 MASTS LIE OVER THE SIDE. (BOB HIGGINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). HH090/604/01 16.11.93 EXAM'D 7.7.93 IN 525448.4N, 014416.0E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.0, FOUL AT 10.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.4 IN GEN DEPTH 16 TO 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, BREADTH 18MTRS. LIES, WITH SAND BANKED ON N SIDE OF WK, 090/270 DEG. A SUB SURFACE BUOY OR NETS APPEARS TO BE ATTACHED TO WK. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 EXAM'D 16.02.19; IN 5254.832N, 0144.145E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 102.11MTRS, WIDTH 20.84MTRS, HEIGHT 9.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 082/262 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 262.9MTRS, WIDTH 67.7MTRS, 7.15MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 150 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LYING IN A LARGE SAND WAVE. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 10.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 19, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-CONWAY. BUILT OF STEEL IN 1896 BY A MCMILLAN & SON, DUMBARTON. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H FOLSH & CO. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SANTOS. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING TINNED FOOD, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND 3 CARS. STRANDED. ALL CREW RECOVERED BY THE GORLESTON LIFEBOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the WALKURE wreck located?

The WALKURE wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E.

How deep is the WALKURE and where exactly is it located?

The WALKURE lies at a depth of about 10.28 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.832 N,1 44.145 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WALKURE?

The seabed around the WALKURE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the WALKURE sink?

The WALKURE sank on Dec 3, 1911.

When was the wreck of the WALKURE discovered?

The wreck of the WALKURE was discovered in 1912.

What country did the WALKURE belong to?

The WALKURE belonged to DE.

What cargo was the WALKURE carrying?

The WALKURE was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the WALKURE?

The WALKURE had a tonnage of 1907 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALKURE?

The WALKURE is classified as a barque.

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