Willowpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Willowpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.867 N,1 51.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.881117
  • Longitude: 1.852500
Wreck Depth 8.77 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLOWPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 124.3
Sonar Width 32.2
Shadow Height 11.2
Orientation 324
Tonnage 4815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 045.0,007.0,002.0,052
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0243/39 21.12.39 PFNM 2874/39 ISSUED. H0243/39 5.1.40 LOCATED 073 DEG, 12 MILES FROM HAISBORO LTHO. LIES NW/SE, IS UPRIGHT WITH TWO MASTS SHOWING 40FT ABOVE LWST. AWASH AT LW - UPPERWORKS, SHOWING EVIDENCE OF FIRE, APPARENTLY BREAKING UP. (TH, 23.12.39). INS DW IN 525248N, 015112E. - FNM 19/40. H0243/39 27.6.50 EXAM'D 12.5.50 IN 525245N, 015118E USING HSA. BUOY 080 DEG 0.5C FROM WK. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4FT [MLWS]. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 12.6.50). AMEND TO WK 0FM 4FT WITH G CON BUOY NE. - NM 1221/50. H0243/39 15.1.51 SWEPT OCT 1950 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 10, FOUL AT 11FT. GEN DEPTH 17 - 24FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER & SML 324, 14.10.50). AMEND TO WK 1FM 4FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 92/50 H3542/68 23.6.70 POSN CONFIRMED. WK LIES NE/SW, ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED IN SAND. NO SCOUR. ONLY TANGLED PIECES OF STEEL SEEN WHICH STAND A FEW FEET HIGHER THAN SEABED. DIVED MAY 1970. (R EDMONDS, 18.6.70). 9.2.72 WRECK STRIPPED DOWN TO HULL BY POUNDING SEA. LIES UPRIGHT WITH BOW W. BELIEVED TO BE SOMETIMES COMPLETELY COVERED COMPLETELY BY SAND. (UNDERMARINE OPS., JUNE 1970). 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 2.8MTRS. NC 106. H1952/80 25.1.83 EXAM'D 20.7.82 IN 525251N, 015115E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.2, FOUL AT 8.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LIES ON EASTERN SIDE OF A BANK, WITH AXIS 145/325 DEGS. LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. (SOISS, HI 22). AMEND TO SW 8.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/604/01 16.11.93 EXAM'D 17.8.93 IN 525250.2N, 015116.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.7 IN GEN DEPTH 11 TO 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS, LENGTH 89MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS - N 38 X 20MTRS, S - 35 X 12MTRS. SEPARATION 16MTRS. PARTIALLY BURIED. LIES 140/320 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 604). AMEND TO WK 8.7MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 14.5.20 EXAM'D 13.02.19; IN 5252.867N, 0151.150E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 124.3MTRS, WIDTH 32.2MTRS, HEIGHT 11.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 324/144 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 052 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT, WITH A LIST TO STARBOARD. WRECK HAS COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS CREATING AN AFT AND A FORWARD SECTION THAT ARE LISTING IN DIFFERENT ANGLES. THE COLLAPSED MIDSHIP SECTION HAS STRUCTURE LYING ON THE SEABED TO THE NORTH. THE AFT SECTION IS PARTLY BURIED IN SAND WAVES. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 8.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK MINE 3 MILES E OF NEWARP LTV AND SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE BONA TO TEES.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.867 N,1 51.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLOWPOOL wreck located?

The WILLOWPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.867 N,1 51.15 E.

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

The WILLOWPOOL lies at a depth of about 8.77 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.867 N,1 51.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLOWPOOL?

The seabed around the WILLOWPOOL lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the WILLOWPOOL sink?

The WILLOWPOOL sank on Dec 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WILLOWPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the WILLOWPOOL was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WILLOWPOOL belong to?

The WILLOWPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLOWPOOL carrying?

The WILLOWPOOL was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WILLOWPOOL?

The WILLOWPOOL had a tonnage of 4815 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLOWPOOL?

The WILLOWPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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