Winkfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Winkfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.324 N,1 9.324 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.572067
  • Longitude: 1.155400
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINKFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 15
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,012.5,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01882/41 26.6.41 WK, 2 MASTS VISIBLE, IN 513412N, 010917E. G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2) G 10S, LAID 310 DEG, 0.5C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 1479/41 (FOR BUOY) & NM 1471/41. H01882/41 24.10.41 INS G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, 310 DEG, 0.5C FROM WK. - FNM 2474/41. H01882/41 15.9.49 WK DISPERSED. CLEAR AT 45FT. (C IN C NORE, 12.9.49). H01882/41 19.12.49 CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 44FT. SEABED 60FT. (C IN C NORE, 28.9.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. - NM 2573/49. H01882/41 7.3.52 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, BUOYS TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). - TNM 487/52. H01882/41 15.4.52 AMENDMENTS TO TEMPORARY BUOYS. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD, THNM 23/52). - TNM 651/52. H01882/41 18.2.53 SALVAGE OPS DISCONTINUED. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). - NM 387/53. H01882/41 15.5.58 SWEPT AFTER SALVAGE ON 4.10.57. CLEAR AT 53FT. FOUL 54FT. SEABED 66FT. LEAST E/S 56FT. SCOUR 108FT. SEABED SAND. STRONG SWIRL. POSN 513413N, 010917E USING HSA. (ECES SWEEP REPORT, 10.3.58). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 5FT. BR STD. H5717/61 27.7.62 NOT SWEPT. LEAST E/S 58FT. SEABED 64FT. SCOUR 92FT. (HMS ECHO, 1961). H01882/41 4.10.65 EXAM'D. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 67FT. SCOUR DEPTH 107FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 24.3.65). H2813/60 3.5.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 62FT. SCOUR DEPTH 97FT. (HMS EGERIA, 21.6.65). 24.1.69 SHOWN AS SW 8FMS 4FT [LAT] ON NE 1607. 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 15.8MTRS. NC 1607. H3162/69 11.10.73 EXAM'D IN 513413N, 010920E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 49.4, FOUL AT 50.1FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.2 IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. SCOUR DEPTH 110FT [LAT]. LARGE WK LYING SE/NW WITH SURFACE TURBULENCE ON EBB. MAIN PART OF WK (UNDER 60FT DEPTH) APPROX 150FT LONG, BUT TOTAL WRECKAGE OVER 400FT LONG. MAIN SCOUR LIES NE OF WK. (PLA WK REPORT - MAPLIN NO 6/73). AMEND TO SW 14.9MTRS. NC 1607. HH144/430/03 14.3.94 EXAM'D 7.2.94 IN 513412.5N, 010918E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTHS 11-21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27MTRS. LARGE WK LYING E/W IN A DEEP SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. RETAIN CHARTED SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA WK REPORT 202 - 25, CHARTWELL 3/94). 26.2.07 EXAM'D 15.9.03 IN 5134.2404N, 0109.2284E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.6, FOUL 15.7MTRS ON WEED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR 12.5MTRS DEEP. AMEND SW 15.6MTRS. (PLA WK RECORD DTD 14.12.04). AMEND SW 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 27.6.13 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS IN 5134.3243N, 0109.3242E [WGD] ON PLA SURVEY 113-214-111 DTD 8.5.13. RSDRA2024000375484 26.2.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (PLA SURVEY BARROW INNER DTD 3.11.24 AND PLA EMAIL DTD 20.2.25) AMEND DEAD. (NB: PLA HAVE THIS WRECK LABELLED AS NO 100192.)
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR LONDON. MINED LEAVING MASTS AND FUNNEL SHOWING. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

LARGE WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.324 N,1 9.324 E
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FAQ

Where is the WINKFIELD wreck located?

The WINKFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.324 N,1 9.324 E.

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

The WINKFIELD lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.324 N,1 9.324 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WINKFIELD?

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

When did the WINKFIELD sink?

The WINKFIELD sank on May 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the WINKFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the WINKFIELD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the WINKFIELD belong to?

The WINKFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WINKFIELD carrying?

The WINKFIELD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WINKFIELD?

The WINKFIELD had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINKFIELD?

The WINKFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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