Warilda |
| Hob Uid: 1482340 | |
Location :
Outside English Territorial Waters
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| Grid Ref : TV2325036310 |
| Summary : Probable remains of 1918 wreck of British hospital ship, located approximately 37 miles SE of Selsey Bill. If the WARILDA, she was a steamer, constructed of steel, which foundered after being torpedoed en route from Le Havre for Southampton with wounded service personnel. The account of the wreck event is at SZ 88 NE 6, while another site has also been suggested as the possible remains of the WARILDA, at TV 24 NW 2. She was attacked by UC 49, whose probable remains are located at SX 94 NE 1; the account of the wreck event is at SX 84 SE 22. |
More information : Vertical Datum: LAT (2)
Orientation: 135/315 (2)
Quality of Fix: found by echosounder (2)
2 brass porthole bosses/clamps; a brass porthole drip tray; and a brass electric light fitting recovered from this wreck in position 50 12.8N 000 16.34W. (Droit 170/06) (1)
A brass ceiling light, flying saucer-shaped with three legs, the glass and light fitting being missing, recovered from this wreck in position 50 12.8N 000 16.34W. (Droit 262/06) (1)
Charted without qualification as the WARILDA, position approximate in 48m general depth. Position read off as 50 12.52N 000 16.27W at 1:200,000 by WGS 84. This position lies at the intersection of the UK Continental Shelf limit and the UK Fishery .limit. (2)
Located approximately 37 miles SE of Selsey Bill. (3) |