Westward Ho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westward ho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.794 N,4 40.379 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.546567
  • Longitude: -4.672983
Wreck Depth 51.53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTWARD HO
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 43.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 46.1
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 99
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4827/75 21.1.77 EXAM'D IN 533248N, 044020E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.3 IN GEN DEPTH 55-65MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS. LIES NW/SE. REGULAR SEDIMENTARY SEABED. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 15.8.97 DIVED AND CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATIVELY MODERN COASTER. POSSIBLY DUTCH OR BELGIAN BY SHAPE OF BRIDGE AND SIZE OF WINDOWS. (J SHAW). HH100/351/13 8.6.98 IDENTIFIED AS THE DUTCH COASTER 'WESTWARD HO'. HULL IS INTACT AND LYING OVER ON ITS PORT SIDE. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 2.6.98). 11.3.14 EXAM'D 15.11.13 IN 5332.794N, 0440.379W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.53 IN GEN DEPTH 59.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 46.1MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 8.27MTRS. LIES 099/279 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES TO PORT. MIDSHIPS SECTION ONLY JUST ABOVE SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). UPRIGHT, BOWS W. SINGLE HOLD COLLAPSED WITH ?CARGO SPILLING TO STBD.AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

29.11.54 BUILT BY C V GJ VAN DER WERFF, SCHEEPSBOUW, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S BOUDEWIJN. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE BY MAN, SINGLE SHAFT. LAID IN RAMASY BAY PRIOR TO LOADING PIG IRON AT MILLOM ON 29.11.54 INTENDED FOR ANTWERP. LISTED AS OVERDUE BY LLOYD'S ON 6.12.54. SEVERE SW GALE HAD BEEN BLOWING DURING THE INTERVENING PERIOD WITH GUSTS TO 73 KNOTS AT DOUGLAS. A LIFEBOAT HAD BEEN WASHED UP AT SEASCALE. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS W, SINGLE HOLD COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.794 N,4 40.379 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTWARD HO wreck located?

The WESTWARD HO wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.794 N,4 40.379 W.

How deep is the WESTWARD HO and where exactly is it located?

The WESTWARD HO lies at a depth of about 51.53 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.794 N,4 40.379 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTWARD HO?

The seabed around the WESTWARD HO lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WESTWARD HO discovered?

The wreck of the WESTWARD HO was discovered in 1977.

What country did the WESTWARD HO belong to?

The WESTWARD HO belonged to NL.

What cargo was the WESTWARD HO carrying?

The WESTWARD HO was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the WESTWARD HO?

The WESTWARD HO had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTWARD HO?

The WESTWARD HO is classified as a motor vessel.

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