Wentworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wentworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 6.94 N,4 0.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.115667
  • Longitude: -4.001333
Wreck Depth 98 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WENTWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 36M W 0.25 S FROM BELLE ISLE. (WW1 SL). PLOTS IN 471000N, 040500W APPROX. 30.4.79 NDW SHOWN IN 470700N, 040000W [EUR] ON FR 6791. NE 20. H1271/82 3.2.82 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FR 6790 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 16.11.84 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FR 6990 [1984 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. NCA. 15.6.88 SHOWN AS NDWPD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 20.6.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 470700N, 040000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 123MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574062). NCA. HH175/400/03 NOW WK USCPD 98MTRS. (FRENCH NM 03 39 48). BR STD. SEP 2008/000048875 22.10.08 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 98MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [2008 EDN, 1:345,000]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000015589 14.3.16 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC(PD) 98MTRS ON FRENCH 7067. (EDN 4, COR TO 8.1.16). AMEND NDW USC(PD) 98MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WITHOUT WARNING. 1 LIVE LOST, MASTER & 2 GUNNERS TAKEN PRISONER. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO LA PALLICE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the WENTWORTH wreck located?

The WENTWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 47 6.94 N,4 0.08 W.

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

The WENTWORTH lies at a depth of about 98 meters and is located at coordinates 47 6.94 N,4 0.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WENTWORTH?

The seabed around the WENTWORTH lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the WENTWORTH sink?

The WENTWORTH sank on Sep 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WENTWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the WENTWORTH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WENTWORTH belong to?

The WENTWORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WENTWORTH carrying?

The WENTWORTH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WENTWORTH?

The WENTWORTH had a tonnage of 3828 tons.

What type of wreck is the WENTWORTH?

The WENTWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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