Winston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Winston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
21 16.6 S,13 41.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.276667
  • Longitude: 13.688333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINSTON
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details STRANDED 15 MILES S OF MOUTH OF R UGAB. BEING PARTIALLY SALVAGED. (LL 204). 25.7.86 25.7.86 ST IN 211636S, 134118E. (SAN 105 [1986]). BR STD. 12.12.86 12.12.86 SHOWN IN 211630S, 134127E ON W GERMAN 486 [1986]. NFA. HH449/400/01 9.11.93 HH449/400/01 9.11.93 WK OF STEEL VESSEL WINSTON OBSERVED IN 211700S, 134200E, APPROX. IT HAS BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES. (R WILSEY, 20.10.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 1986

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON OGDEN ROCKS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 16.6 S,13 41.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the WINSTON wreck located?

The WINSTON wreck is located at coordinates 21 16.6 S,13 41.3 E.

When did the WINSTON sink?

The WINSTON sank on Oct 17, 1970.

When was the wreck of the WINSTON discovered?

The wreck of the WINSTON was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the WINSTON?

The WINSTON is classified as a trawler.