Westmoreland Wreck

Field Value
Westmoreland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 56.106 N,75 57.299 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.935092
  • Longitude: -75.954989
Wreck Depth 21.34 m
Name WESTMORELAND
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

NM42/39-- (LIGHTHOUSE NOTICE TO MARINERS); WRECK OF BARGE WESTMORELAND LOCATED IN 86 FEET, ABOUT 5300 YARDS, 63 DEG. FROM CAPE HENRY LIGHTHOUSE; LD OF 49 FEET. CL725/45-- PROJECT CS-313, WRECK NO. 5; HILGARD & WAINWRIGHT HUNG WRECK AT 55 FEET. ECHO SOUNDING OF 55.5 FEET OBTAINED ON WRECK. POS. LAT. 36-56.75N, LONG. 75-57.60W. H10343/90-- OPR-D111-WH; SIDE SCAN SONAR CONTACT IN LAT. 36-56-45.70N, LONG. 75-57-31.02W WITH CALCULATED HEIGHT OF 5 METERS IN 26.6 METERS. FATHOMETER DEPTH OF 22.7 METERS OBTAINED IN LAT. 36-56-45.83N, LONG. 73-57-29.91W. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS RETAINING AS CHARTED PENDING DISPOSITION OF ITEM ON H-10372/90. (UP 1/3/92, SJV) H10372/90-- OPR-D111-HE (FORMERLY FE-356SS); WRECK LOCATED IN LAT. 36-56-45.35N, LONG. 75-57-29.96W. FATHOMETER DEPTH OF 68 FEET. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS CHARTING AS SURVEYED. (UP 4/20/92, SJV) S-E603-WH-02 (HLS) -- A charted wreck represented by a single contact was covered with 200% SSS and developed with 100% SWMB.A sounding with a least depth of 70ft (21.40m) was obtained with SWMB and corrected with observed tides. Hydrographer recommends retaining the charted wreck, but changing the least depth to 70ft (21.40m). Office concurs with clarification---Delete 68 Wk---Chart 70 Wk in Survey Position: 036° 56' 45.450" N, 75° 57' 30.390" W. Updated JCM 4/28/2006. DESCRIPTION 24 NO.421; BARGE; SUNK BY MARINE CASUALTY; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; WD CLEARED TO 50 FT. (SOURCE UNK.); POS.36-56-48N, 75-57-36W. 27 NO.605; WRECK IS IN 86 FT OF WATER WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 49 FT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 56.106 N,75 57.299 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTMORELAND wreck located?

The WESTMORELAND wreck is located at coordinates 36 56.106 N,75 57.299 W.

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

The WESTMORELAND lies at a depth of about 21.34 meters and is located at coordinates 36 56.106 N,75 57.299 W.