Westergate (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westergate (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.175 N,3 7.268 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.302917
  • Longitude: -3.121133
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERGATE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 51
Tonnage 1760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 501900N, 030600W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H4638/55 23.7.55 H4638/55 23.7.55 WK IN 501807N, 030716W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 26FMS IN GENERAL DEPTH 30FMS. SEABED MUD, SAND AND SHELL. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT, 14.10.54). CHART AS WK 26FMS [48MTRS]. BR STD. HH09/961/01 10.12.03 HH09/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 22.6.03 IN 5018.175N, 0307.268W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.3 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 051/231 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL PART 8MTRS BY 7MTRS WITH HT 3.9MTRS LIES 8MTRS NW OF WK. (GARDLINE, HI 961). ?BURIED AT SW END. AMEND WK 47MTRS. BR STD. 8.10.08 8.10.08 A WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY DISPERSED WK WITH A CARGO OF COKE. SINGLE SCOTCH BOILER WHICH LOOKS TOO SMALL FOR A SHIP OF 81MTRS. WRECKAGE IS PILED UP BEHIND THE BOILER SO THE ENGINE CANNOT BE SEEN. THE AFTER PART OF THE WK CONSISTS MAINLY OF COKE CARGO BUT THE STERN IS INTACT WITH A SINGLE IRON PROP. DEPTH TO SEABED IS 59MTRS BY DIVE COMPUTER. IDENTITY BY POSN, SIZE AND COKE CARGO. WESTERGATE SHOULD HAVE HAD TWO BOILERS BUT ONE SUPPOSEDLY EXPLODED AS THE SHIP SANK (CHANNEL WRECKS - MAW). (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 27.10.08 27.10.08 4.7 INCH SHELLS FOUND IN STERN SUGGESTING THAT WESTERGATE IS THE CORRECT IDENTIFICATION. (N R CHIPCHASE).
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1881 BY SHORT BROTHERS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCO-BRITISH SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 198 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SONS, HARTLEPOOL. ONE 4.7 INCH GUN. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR CARTEGENA. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. 24 MEN LOST. (SIBI, WW1 SL & DODS).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.175 N,3 7.268 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.175 N,3 7.268 W.

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

The WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.175 N,3 7.268 W.

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

The seabed around the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY)?

The WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1760 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERGATE (PROBABLY)?

The WESTERGATE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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