Angele (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angele (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.76 N,4 56.184 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.562667
  • Longitude: -4.936400
Wreck Depth 0.4 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Sonar Length 26.9
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 1.1
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,clay products,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1911
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Surveying Details H4066/65 16.2.67 H4066/65 16.2.67 WK IN 503343.5N, 045608W [OGB]. CONFIRMED AS NDW BY LOCAL FISHERMAN. (RNLI, 19.1.67). FIRST NOTICED ON AIR PHOTOS V58 [RAF 7252, 8.3.66, PRINTS 0031 0033], RETAINED IN MS1. CHART AS DWP. BR TSD. H1389/67 3.7.67 H1389/67 3.7.67 CONFIRMED BY HMS WOODLARKS VISIT IN APRIL '67. HR MASTER STATES THAT WK DRIES AT LW SPRINGS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 43/67/308). NCA. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST ON 13.11.1911 AT DOOM BAR, PADSTOW. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77).H1938/79 10.12.81 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE E/S SEARCH. LOCAL FISHERMAN REPD THAT WK DOES STILL EXIST. WOODEN RIBS OF VESSEL CAN BE SEEN AT EXTREME LOW WATER PROTRUDING ABOUT 0.1MTR IN ABOUT 0.2MTR OF WATER. (HMS FAWN, HI 59(B)/79-80). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5033.758N, 0456.197W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 13.2.11 IN 5033.760N, 0456.184W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.4 IN GEN DEPTH 1.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26.9MTRS, WIDTH 4.0MTRS, HT 1.1MTRS. LIES 138/318 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 0.4MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR LORIENT. DRAGGED ANCHOR AND GROUNDED ON DOOM BAR. FOUR MEN LOST. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 2 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.76 N,4 56.184 W.

How deep is the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.76 N,4 56.184 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 13, 1911.

When was the wreck of the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ANGELE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) was carrying construction materials,clay products,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ANGELE (POSSIBLY)?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGELE (POSSIBLY)?

The ANGELE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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