Winkleigh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Winkleigh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 6 N,18 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.100000
  • Longitude: -18.200000
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINKLEIGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.8 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5055
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Surveying Details H034/39 8.9.39 H034/39 8.9.39 VESSEL SANK IN 480600N, 181200W APPROX. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY W PICKERGILL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TATEM STEAM NAV CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 402NHP. PASSAGE VANCOUVER FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WINKLEIGH wreck located?

The WINKLEIGH wreck is located at coordinates 48 6 N,18 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINKLEIGH?

The seabed around the WINKLEIGH lies at approximately 4400 meters deep.

When did the WINKLEIGH sink?

The WINKLEIGH sank on Sep 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WINKLEIGH discovered?

The wreck of the WINKLEIGH was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WINKLEIGH belong to?

The WINKLEIGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WINKLEIGH carrying?

The WINKLEIGH was carrying timber,grain.

What was the tonnage of the WINKLEIGH?

The WINKLEIGH had a tonnage of 5055 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINKLEIGH?

The WINKLEIGH is classified as a steam ship.

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