William And John Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William and john Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 0 N,2 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.000000
  • Longitude: 2.000000
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM AND JOHN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 1977 POSN 550000, 020000E FOR FILING ONLY. 3.10.01 AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2005

Circumstances of loss

LEFT HARWICH, PRESUMABLY EN ROUTE TO NORWAY, AS THE SHIP IN COMPANY WAS NORWAY BOUND. AFTER BEING AT SEA A FEW DAYS SPRANG A LEAK AND SHORTLY AFTER SANK. VESSEL IN COMPANY PICKED UP THE SURVIVORS, BUT WAS HERSELF WRECKED ON THE COAST OF NORWAY SOMETIME LATER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0 N,2 0 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM AND JOHN wreck located?

The WILLIAM AND JOHN wreck is located at coordinates 55 0 N,2 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM AND JOHN?

The seabed around the WILLIAM AND JOHN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM AND JOHN discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM AND JOHN was discovered in 1977.