Woodham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Woodham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38 N,1 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.633333
  • Longitude: -1.416667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 980
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1873
Original Detection Year 1873
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.5.05 25.5.05 SUNK AT CHILTON CHINE, ISLE OF WIGHT. (SIBI). POSN 5038.0N, 0125.0W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1869 BY DENTON, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R YOUNG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR NEW YORK. CARGO COAL. PROPELLER SHAFT BROKE IN HEAVY WEATHER. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY A LIVERPOOL SS, BUT THE TOW PARTED FOUR TIMES. CONTACT WAS LOST DURING A SNOW STORM. DRIFTED TOWARDS THE ISLE OF WIGHT AND GROUNDED AT 0200. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the WOODHAM wreck located?

The WOODHAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 38 N,1 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WOODHAM?

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

When did the WOODHAM sink?

The WOODHAM sank on Feb 3, 1873.

When was the wreck of the WOODHAM discovered?

The wreck of the WOODHAM was discovered in 1873.

What country did the WOODHAM belong to?

The WOODHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WOODHAM carrying?

The WOODHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WOODHAM?

The WOODHAM had a tonnage of 980 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOODHAM?

The WOODHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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