Andromeda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Andromeda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.971 N,4 59.254 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.149517
  • Longitude: -4.987567
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDROMEDA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 82.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 1928
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 8.1.80 8.1.80 WRECKED ON KILLIGERRAN HEAD, NEAR FALMOUTH. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 1). POSN 500905N, 045850W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 19.2.13 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403). NCA. 29.10.13 29.10.13 BOW OF WK LIES IN 5008.971N, 0459.254W [WGD], IN A GULLY ABOUT 10MTRS FROM THE SHORE. THE GULLY HAS A SHALLOW REEF AT THE SEAWARD SIDE THAT STOPS MOST BOATS GETTING NEAR IT APART FROM AT A HIGH SPRING TIDE. AVERAGE DEPTH IS BETWEEN 6 & 8MTRS. (M MILLBURN, EMAIL DTD 25.10.13). BA 154 STS TO SHOW. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY R DUNCAN & CO. LTD, PORT GLASGOW. PASSAGE TACOMA FOR FALMOUTH. WAS WRECKED ON KILLIGERRAN HEAD IN A SOUTHERLY GALE WHILST AWAITING THE PILOT. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 1 & SIBI).

General Comments

LIES IN GULLY, SHALLOW REEF LIES TO SEAWARD

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FAQ

Where is the ANDROMEDA wreck located?

The ANDROMEDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.971 N,4 59.254 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDROMEDA?

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

When did the ANDROMEDA sink?

The ANDROMEDA sank on Feb 13, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ANDROMEDA discovered?

The wreck of the ANDROMEDA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ANDROMEDA belong to?

The ANDROMEDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANDROMEDA carrying?

The ANDROMEDA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ANDROMEDA?

The ANDROMEDA had a tonnage of 1928 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDROMEDA?

The ANDROMEDA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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