Wythburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wythburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.608 N,3 15.206 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.376800
  • Longitude: -3.253433
Wreck Depth 8.59 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYTHBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 125.1
Sonar Width 37.9
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 110
Tonnage 420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,8,4
Scour Dimensions 210,,1.88,120.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0993/40 19.11.40 PFNM 2662/40 ISSUED. H0993/40 3.1.41 INS G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2) G 10S. - TFNM 150/41. H0993/40 23.1.41 INS DW IN 512230N, 031500W. - NM 129/41. H0993/40 17.11.41 INS BUOY. - NM 2706/41. H0993/40 20.7.49 AMEND TO WK 5FMS IN 512234N, 011506W. DELETE BUOY. (HMS SEAGULL). H2897/69 16.6.69 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS 1968). H2897/69 20.3.70 NOT LOCATED BY E/S OR FISHERMAN'S SONAR IN GEN DEPTH 8.5 TO 9MTRS. EXPERIMENTAL TRANSIT SONAR SHOWED CLEAR SHIP-LIKE OUTLINE, ORIENTATED 010/190 DEG, IN 512234N, 031506W. LENGTH ABOUT 180FT. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 301/69). H2897/69 20.4.70 WK CONFIRMED BY NEW TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS 1969). NFA. H4629/71 30.9.71 AMEND TO WK 9.1MTRS. NC 1182. H5293/71 24.1.72 AMEND TO WK 8.4MTRS. NC 1182. H3942/88 23.1.90 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 SEARCH. NUMEROUS ROCK LEDGES IN AREA. ONE HAS LEAST DEPTH 8.4MTRS IN 512234.5N, 031509.5W. CONSIDERED THAT THIS MUST BE WHAT WAS FOUND BY HMS WOODLARK IN 1969. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). AMEND TO SOUNDING 8.4MTRS IN 512234.5N, 031509.5W. BR STD. SEP 2018/000204444 30.1.18 EXAM'D 30.1.18 IN 5122.608N, 0315.206W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.59 IN GEN DEPTH 9.6MTRS. LENGTH 125.1MTRS, WIDTH 37.9MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 210MTRS, 1.88MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 120DEGS. WRECK IS POORLY DEFINED AND IN MULTIPLE PIECES. A SMALL DEBRIS FIELD LIES TO NW, TOWARDS 300 DEGS.(TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2018

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN MINED. WAS ON PASSAGE BUCARRA TO BRISTOL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.608 N,3 15.206 W
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FAQ

Where is the WYTHBURN wreck located?

The WYTHBURN wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.608 N,3 15.206 W.

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

The WYTHBURN lies at a depth of about 8.59 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.608 N,3 15.206 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYTHBURN?

The seabed around the WYTHBURN lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the WYTHBURN sink?

The WYTHBURN sank on Oct 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WYTHBURN discovered?

The wreck of the WYTHBURN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WYTHBURN belong to?

The WYTHBURN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYTHBURN carrying?

The WYTHBURN was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the WYTHBURN?

The WYTHBURN had a tonnage of 420 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYTHBURN?

The WYTHBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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