Walpas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Walpas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.217 N,5 22.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.736950
  • Longitude: -5.374167
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALPAS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag RU
Length 38.7 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 3.6
Tonnage 312
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details M22028 2.5.18 SUNK ABOUT 15 MILES W BY N OF BARDSEY. (BOT MASTER). M09548 6.5.18 20 MILES WNW (MAG) OF BARDSEY HD. (AP HOLYHEAD). H1935/80 7.10.82 EXAM'D 19.10.81 IN 524413N, 052227W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. V SMALL CONTACT WITH GOOD SONAR SHADOW, BUT NOT POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE LENGTH OR ORIENTATION FROM TRACE. APPEARS TO LIE N/S FROM TRACK PLOT. ANOTHER BOTTOM FEATURE ADJACENT TO THIS WK WAS EXAM'D BUT DID NOT REGISTER ON E/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). INS AS WK 68MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1901 BY E ECKLUND, RAUMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AUGUSTUS WESTBERG, LUVIA, FINLAND. RUSSIAN FLAG. THREE MASTS, SINGLE DECK. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR CADIZ. CARGO PITCH. CAPTURED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE, CREW ABANDONED, VESSEL SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES.

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FAQ

Where is the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WALPAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.217 N,5 22.45 W.

How deep is the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WALPAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 52 44.217 N,5 22.45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALPAS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WALPAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WALPAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WALPAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the WALPAS (POSSIBLY)?

The WALPAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 312 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALPAS (POSSIBLY)?

The WALPAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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