Woodstock (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Woodstock (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.241 N,0 23.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.454017
  • Longitude: -0.396183
Wreck Depth 45.43 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 39.1
Sonar Width 16.1
Shadow Height 5.47
Orientation 30
Tonnage 958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6331/87 25.1.89 WK EXAM'D 6.7.88 IN 542714N, 002340W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AT N END. COULD BE PART OF WK FOUND CLOSE W. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 24.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LOOKS AS IF IT IS THE BOW SECTION OF WOODSTOCK [5960]. LIES ON PORT SIDE, STBD SIDE IS THE HIGH POINT OF THE WK. STBD DANFORTH ANCHOR IN PLACE, BOW WINCH INSIDE WK. MOVING AFT THERE IS A MAST RUNNING OUT TO PORT, TWO MORE WINCHES, RIBS AND THE WK COMES TO A DEAD END. MOVING LEFT YOU COME BACK ALONG THE KEEL AND STBD SIDE PLATING, WHICH HAS FALLEN IN FLAT. MOVING RIGHT YOU FIND A LARGE MOUND OF COAL CARGO. DEPTH 55MTRS DURING DIVE. (BOB JOLLEY, VIA R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5427.241N, 0023.771W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 39.1MTRS, WIDTH 16.1MTRS, HT 5.47MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210 DEGS. WK APPEARS TO BE BOW SECTION ONLY, LYING ON PORT SIDE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.241 N,0 23.771 W.

How deep is the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 45.43 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.241 N,0 23.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) sink?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) sank on Feb 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION)?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 958 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION)?

The WOODSTOCK (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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