Active Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Active Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.62 N,5 12.728 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.943667
  • Longitude: -5.212133
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACTIVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type net
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1881
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Surveying Details

12.1.82 FRAMES, KEEL AND HULL PLATING REMAIN INTACT. REST OF WK WIDELY DISPERSED. STANDS 1MTR HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). NCA. POSN 495635N, 051240W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1874 BY COULSON, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, STRUCK STAG ROCKS AND LATER SANK IN DEEP WATER WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEATH TO CAEN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ACTIVE wreck located?

The ACTIVE wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.62 N,5 12.728 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACTIVE?

The seabed around the ACTIVE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ACTIVE sink?

The ACTIVE sank on Jan 4, 1881.

When was the wreck of the ACTIVE discovered?

The wreck of the ACTIVE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ACTIVE belong to?

The ACTIVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ACTIVE carrying?

The ACTIVE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ACTIVE?

The ACTIVE had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACTIVE?

The ACTIVE is classified as a steam ship.

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