Black Prince (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Black prince (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.025 N,0 25.745 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.533750
  • Longitude: -0.429083
Wreck Depth 49.62 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 63.4
Sonar Width 10.6
Shadow Height 4.98
Orientation 170
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 5 MILES OFF WHITBY. H5103/83 26.9.86 FASTENER IN 543159N, 002523W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 16.6.88 IN 543201N, 002539W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEG, WELL BROKEN AND COVERING AN AREA 65 X 10MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5432.025N, 0025.745W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.62MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS, LENGTH 63.4MTRS, WIDTH 10.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.98MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BUT IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1838. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R K SMITH. PASSAGE HARTELPOOL FOR PORTSMOUTH. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS LARCH.

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FAQ

Where is the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.025 N,0 25.745 W.

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

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49.62 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.025 N,0 25.745 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 22, 1890.

When was the wreck of the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1890.

What country did the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?

The BLACK PRINCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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