William H Welch (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William h welch (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 52.532 N,5 43.121 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.875533
  • Longitude: -5.718683
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1944
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/74 17.2.75 WRECKED ON A ROCK 40 YARDS OFF THE WEST END OF EILEAN FURADH MOR IN 575233N, 054303W. SHE IS BADLY BROKEN UP AND COVERS AN AREA THE SIZE OF A FOOTBALL PITCH AND STANDS NO MORE THAN 10 FEET ABOVE THE SEABED WHICH IS ROCK. (J B SAVAGE, LTR DTD 14.2.75). [WGD] POSN: 5752.532N, 0543.121W.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A LIBERY SHIP. PASSAGE LONDON & THE TYNE FOR NEW YORK. RAN ASHORE IN A STORM IN BLACK BAY, LOCH EWE AND BROKE IN HALF OFF EILEAN FURADH MOR. THE STERN SANK BUT BOWS DRIFTED OFF BEFORE RUNNING AGROUND. WITNESSED BY LOCAL CROFTERS. OF CREW OF 74, 62 WERE LOST.

General Comments

VERY WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 52.532 N,5 43.121 W
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 57 52.532 N,5 43.121 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) sink?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) sank on Feb 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION)?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION)?

The WILLIAM H WELCH (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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