Winga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Winga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.72 N,1 2.497 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.695333
  • Longitude: -1.041617
Wreck Depth 30.02 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 22.5
Shadow Height 5.38
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H438/40 11.12.49 EXAM'D IN 544130N, 010245E. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 99 IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.12.49). INS AS NDW. 1.11.67 AMEND TO WK 16FMS. NC 2567. 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 30MTRS. NC 2567. H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 7.8.89 IN 544141N, 010218W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.5, FOUL AT 26.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. LARGE, INTACT BUT DISINTEGRATING WK, LYING 114/294 DEG WITH BOW TO WNW. UPRIGHT AND WITH CENTRAL PORTION COLLAPSED. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 13.4.93 DIVED ON 12.9.92 IN 544142.5N, 010227.5W [WGD] USING GPS. LARGE WK. UPRIGHT AND COMPLETE. CARGO OF IRON ORE. NAME ON BELL - WINGA. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH100/351/145 24.9.99 FO'C'SLE COMPLETE WITH ANCHOR WINDLASS. STERN SECTION MOSTLY INTACT. TIMBER DECKING HAS LONG GONE BUT INGOTS CAN BE SEEN ALONG WITH MORE DECK WINCHES. STEEL PLATES COMING OFF THE BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE. (R YOUNG). SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16 IN 5441.720N, 0102.497W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 113.0MTRS, WIDTH 22.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED, MAIN SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSING TO THE PORT SIDE. A LARGE PORTION OF THE MIDSHIPS STRUCTURE IS STILL EVIDENT, THERE APPEARS TO BE TWO BOILERS PRESENT. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 30MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY NEW WATERWAY SB CO LTD, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDESDALE SHIPOWNERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SANTANDER FOR THE TYNE. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS JERLAND. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSING, BOW TO WNW

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FAQ

Where is the WINGA wreck located?

The WINGA wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.72 N,1 2.497 W.

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

The WINGA lies at a depth of about 30.02 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.72 N,1 2.497 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINGA?

The seabed around the WINGA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the WINGA sink?

The WINGA sank on Jun 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WINGA discovered?

The wreck of the WINGA was discovered in 1949.

What country did the WINGA belong to?

The WINGA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WINGA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the WINGA?

The WINGA had a tonnage of 1478 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINGA?

The WINGA is classified as a steam ship.

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