Winha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Winha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.265 N,0 36.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.354417
  • Longitude: -0.602583
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINHA
Type blockship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Winha is a historic blockship located off the coast of Arromanches, France, in the English Channel. This submerged obstruction sits at coordinates 49 21.265 N, 0 36.155 W and was intentionally sunk to serve as a vital component of the Mulberry Harbour during World War II. Originally recorded as a blockship at 49 21.195 N, 0 36.045 W, the site remains a significant underwater structure from the Normandy landings. This wreck provides a unique glimpse into maritime history, marking the location where tactical engineering met the coastal waters of Normandy to support Allied operations.

Surveying Details

6.11.01 6.11.01 BLOCKSHIP SUNK IN 492119.5N, 003604.5W TO FORM PART OF MULBERRY HARBOUR AT ARROMANCHES. (THE STORY OF THE MULBERRIES, APRIL 1947). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

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FAQ

Where is the WINHA wreck located?

The WINHA wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.265 N,0 36.155 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINHA?

The seabed around the WINHA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the WINHA discovered?

The wreck of the WINHA was discovered in 1944.

What type of wreck is the WINHA?

The WINHA is classified as a blockship.

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