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) 		57 58.982 N,2 7.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.983033
  • Longitude: -2.118333
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIGMORE
Type trawler
Flag GB
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 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details NEVER CHARTED. POSN 575900N, 020700W FOR FILING ONLY. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE WK IN 580112N, 015730W [1340]. HH091/155/01 15.1.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE U 18. (WWSL).

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FAQ

Where is the WIGMORE wreck located?

The WIGMORE wreck is located at coordinates 57 58.982 N,2 7.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WIGMORE?

The seabed around the WIGMORE lies at approximately 90 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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