Waltham (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Waltham (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.877 N,4 44.652 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.947950
  • Longitude: -4.744200
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTHAM (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 60
Tonnage 161
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 WK EXAM'D 28.1.91 IN 535651.7N, 044435.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEG, APPARENTLY IN TWO PIECES. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). BR STD. 21.10.96 21.10.96 THE STERN PART OF THE SHIP IS LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE AND STANDS WELL PROUD OF THE SEABED, THE BOW HAS COLLAPSED AND IS MOSTLY BURIED. (J SHAW, 10.10.96). HH100/351/12 16.5.97 HH100/351/12 16.5.97 WK OF A SS - PROBABLY A STEAM TRAWLER AS THERE IS A LARGE WINCH IN FRONT OF THE BRIDGE. APPROX 200 TONS AND 100 TO 120 FEET IN LENGTH. BOILER AND ENGINE AFT. ENGINE IS TRIPLE EXPANSION TYPE. STEERING WHEEL AND BRIDGE RIGHT AT AFTER END OF VESSEL. OPEN BRIDGE OF EARLY STEAM TRAWLER TYPE. VESSEL IN ONE PIECE BUT BOW SECTION IS VERY BROKEN. LYING ON PORT SIDE. LACK OF BRASS FITTINGS. ONLY VESSEL KNOWN TO BE LOST IN THE VICINITY IS VIVID IN 1892. OF ALL THE VESSELS LOST THE WALTHAM IS THE ONLY ONE TO MEET ALL THE CRITERIA. THUS ASSUMED TO BE WALTHAM. (A CORKILL). HH100/351/12 29.7.97 HH100/351/12 29.7.97 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK IS IN TWO PARTS. THE LARGEST SECTION IS THE STERN WHICH GIVES THE LEAST DEPTH. THIS IS LYING HARD OVER ON ITS PORT SIDE WITH A DEBRIS FIELD EXTENDING TO THE SE. THIS SECTION OF HULL CONTINING THE BOILERS AND MACHINERY IS 23MTRS LONG APPROX. THE BOW, WHICH LIES A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY, IS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. IT COVERS SOME 20MTRS. LIES WITH BOW WSW, STERN ENE. (K HURLEY). NCA. 28.2.07 28.2.07 DIVED 18.7.06 AND CONFIRMED TO BE A S TRAWLER BY WARP HOLDERS WITHER SIDE OF THE HULL NEAR THE BOW. FURTHER AFT THERE IS A FISH HOLD AND BETWEEN THIS AND THE BRIDGE IS A LARGE STEAM WINCH. SITS UPRIGHT. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 27.2.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2000

Circumstances of loss

COMPLETED IN MAY 1897 BY MACKIE AND THOMPSON, GLASGOW. POWERED BY A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE BY MUIR AND HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. BEFORE THE GREAT WAR WAS OWNED BY CONSOLIDATED STEAM FISHING & ICE CO, GRIMSBY. WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE DISAPPEARED OFF THE ISLE OF MAN. PRESUMED SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 56.877 N,4 44.652 W
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FAQ

Where is the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WALTHAM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.877 N,4 44.652 W.

How deep is the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WALTHAM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 53 56.877 N,4 44.652 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTHAM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) sink?

The WALTHAM (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the WALTHAM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WALTHAM (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WALTHAM (PROBABLY)?

The WALTHAM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 161 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALTHAM (PROBABLY)?

The WALTHAM (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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