Wychwood Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wychwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 22.498 N,64 37.646 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.374967
  • Longitude: -64.627433
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYCHWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92.4 m
Tonnage 2506
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1955
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5526/55 27.10.55 DW PA (MASTS) IN 322227N, 643733W. (LL & US NM 3994/55). - NM 2491/55. H5526/55 26.1.56 UNLIT WK BUOY MOORED CLOSE NE. (HMS KENYA, HN). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H5526/55 9.3.56 LT BUOY LAID. (US NM 605/56). AWAIT REPLY FROM HBR MASTER. H5526/55 24.3.56 DW (MASTS), MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE NE & G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE SE. (BOARD OF TRADE BERMUDA). - NM 770/56. H4399/56 8.8.56 BOTH BUOYS NOW EXHIBIT FL(2)G LTS. (BOARD OF TRADE, BERMUDA). - NM 1878/56. H5526/55 29.4.57 DW, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(2)G, CLOSE E. (HMS VIDAL, HN). - NM 946/57. H5526/55 22.8.57 WK REMOVED IN PIECES BY SALVAGE CO. WITH 42 FT CLEARANCE OVER THE REMAINS. (LL). - NM 2012/57. H5526/55 16.10.57 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE DEPTH. (BOARD OF TRADE, BERMUDA). AWAIT CLARIFICATION OF POSN. NCA. H5526/55 27.3.58 FOUL AREA 400FT SQUARE CENTRED IN 322227N, 643733W, HAS BEEN BAR SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT. (BOARD OF TRADE, BERMUDA). INS AS FOUL AREA. - NM 3074/57. 23.10.95 SHOWN AS FOUL AREA WITH FOLLOWING LIMITS WGD: [A] 3222.530N, 6437.685W; [B] 3222.530N, 6437.607W; [C] 3222.465N, 6437.607W; [D] 3222.465N, 6437.685W. CENTRAL POSN FOR FILING: 322229.8N, 643738.7W [WGD]. NC 1315.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2006
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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 22.498 N,64 37.646 W
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FAQ

Where is the WYCHWOOD wreck located?

The WYCHWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 32 22.498 N,64 37.646 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYCHWOOD?

The seabed around the WYCHWOOD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the WYCHWOOD sink?

The WYCHWOOD sank on Aug 12, 1955.

When was the wreck of the WYCHWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the WYCHWOOD was discovered in 1955.

What country did the WYCHWOOD belong to?

The WYCHWOOD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WYCHWOOD?

The WYCHWOOD had a tonnage of 2506 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYCHWOOD?

The WYCHWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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