Walpas Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Walpas Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 47 N,5 20 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 55 m |
| Water Depth | 61 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | WALPAS |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | RU |
| Tonnage | 312 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 27, 1918 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1982 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 2.5.18 M22028 2.5.18 ABOUT 15M W BY N OF BARDSEY. (BOT MASTER). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 524700N, 052000W ON CHARTS. 6.5.18 M09548 6.5.18 20M WNW [MAG] OF BARDSEY HD. (AP HOLYHEAD). H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1410. 24.11.72 24.11.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 30FMS. NE 1410. H1935/80 14.5.82 H1935/80 14.5.82 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 3) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 25, 1982 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91. (WW1SL).
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