Wisbech Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wisbech Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.532 N,4 53.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.725533
  • Longitude: -4.884417
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WISBECH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo rubber,metal: concentrate and products,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2537/28 H2537/28 SANK 12M NE FROM TREVOSE HD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 INS NDWPA IN 504330N, 045300W [OGB]. NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND USCPA 15FMS [28MTRS]. NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND USCPA 30MTRS. NC 1178. 21.4.11 21.4.11 THERE IS NO WK IN THIS POSN. (S HUTCHINSON, LTR DTD 19.4.11). NCA. 10.8.11 10.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO. OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WISBECH SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 148NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST MALO. TORPEDOED BY UC-51. TWO MEN LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WISBECH wreck located?

The WISBECH wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.532 N,4 53.065 W.

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

The WISBECH lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.532 N,4 53.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WISBECH?

The seabed around the WISBECH lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the WISBECH sink?

The WISBECH sank on Aug 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WISBECH discovered?

The wreck of the WISBECH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WISBECH belong to?

The WISBECH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WISBECH carrying?

The WISBECH was carrying rubber,metal: concentrate and products,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the WISBECH?

The WISBECH had a tonnage of 1282 tons.

What type of wreck is the WISBECH?

The WISBECH is classified as a steam ship.

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