Wigmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wigmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 1.182 N,1 57.602 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.019700
  • Longitude: -1.960033
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIGMORE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 42.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 345
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details REPD LOST 25M N BY W OF RATTRAY HEAD IN 580112N, 015730W. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). 5.9.78 INS AS WK USC PA 70MTRS. NC 115. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 26.11.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (P ROBERTSON, HI 1372 REPLY TO APPRAISAL DTD 21.11.12). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-EMBASSY '33. BUILT IN 1928 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL LTD, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-18 WHEN PART OF ICELANDIC FISHING CONVOY. 16 MEN LOST. (SIBI, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the WIGMORE wreck located?

The WIGMORE wreck is located at coordinates 58 1.182 N,1 57.602 W.

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

The WIGMORE lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 58 1.182 N,1 57.602 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WIGMORE?

The seabed around the WIGMORE lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the WIGMORE sink?

The WIGMORE sank on Nov 18, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WIGMORE discovered?

The wreck of the WIGMORE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WIGMORE belong to?

The WIGMORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WIGMORE?

The WIGMORE had a tonnage of 345 tons.

What type of wreck is the WIGMORE?

The WIGMORE is classified as a trawler.

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