Andola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Andola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.194 N,5 3.398 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.053233
  • Longitude: -5.056633
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDOLA
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 84.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1895
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details BECAME TOTAL LOSS. SOME SALVAGE CARRIED OUT. MUCH WRECKAGE AND MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST REMAIN ON WK SITE. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST ON SHARKS FIN ROCK, NEAR PORTHOUSTOCK. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77). 11.12.80 LIES BETWEEN CARRAG LUZ AND VERVAN ROCKS IN 8MTRS OF WATER. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.III) POSN 500312N, 050313W FOR FILING ONLY. HH351/100/18 9.4.02 MIDSHIP POSN OF WK: 5003.194N, 0503.398W [WGD] USING DGPS. LYING APPROX 127/307DEGS, IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS [MLWS]. NO WRECKAGE STANDS MORE THAN 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. DURING THE SUMMER SEASON THE WRECKAGE LOOKS MORE LIKE A NAUTRAL REEF DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF KELP GROWING OVER IT. (JASON ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 6.4.02) CHART AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

AFTER ARRIVING TWO MONTHS OVERDUE AT FALMOUTH FOLLOWING A VOYAGE FROM TACOMA, WAS ORDERED TO PROCEED TO HULL. WENT AGROUND ON NORTHERN SIDE OF SHARKS FIN ROCK AFTER TACKING ACROSS THE CHANNEL IN ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS. VESSEL WAS BUILT IN 1886 BY T. ROYDEN & SONS, LIVERPOOL. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, SOUTH COAST & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ANDOLA wreck located?

The ANDOLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.194 N,5 3.398 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDOLA?

The seabed around the ANDOLA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ANDOLA sink?

The ANDOLA sank on Jan 29, 1895.

When was the wreck of the ANDOLA discovered?

The wreck of the ANDOLA was discovered in 1895.

What country did the ANDOLA belong to?

The ANDOLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANDOLA carrying?

The ANDOLA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ANDOLA?

The ANDOLA had a tonnage of 2093 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDOLA?

The ANDOLA is classified as a barque.

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