British Commerce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British commerce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.736 N,0 47.228 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.195600
  • Longitude: -0.787133
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH COMMERCE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 75 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1417
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1883
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2007

Surveying Details

H4121/76 3.11.76 H4121/76 3.11.76 EXAM'D 16.6.76 IN 501142.7N, 004706.3W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 280FT. LIES 070/250 DEGS. BADLY BROKEN UP. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH100/351/08 8.7.94 HH100/351/08 8.7.94 VESSEL IDENTIFIED AS 'BRITISH COMMERCE, 1874 LIVERPOOL'. VESSEL LIES 070/250DEGS, BOWS EAST WITH HOLDS OPEN. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR NAME. (I WARREN). 11.11.99 11.11.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. HH09/952/01 6.11.03 HH09/952/01 6.11.03 EXAM'D 8.7.03 IN 5011.736N, 0047.228W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.4 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 240 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK. PROBABLY UPRIGHT, WITH A LIST. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD. 29.8.07 29.8.07 SHOWN AS WK 45MTRS IN 5011.736N, 0047.228W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705] [3RD EDN '07, ADOPTION]. NE 2613.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1874 BY DOBIE & CO, GLASGOW AS FULL RIGGED SHIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W THOMAS, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MELBOURNE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SV COUNTY OF ABERDEEN (FULL RIGGED). SANK QUICKLY. TWO LOST, BOTH STOWAWAYS. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, PROBABY UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 11.736 N,0 47.228 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH COMMERCE wreck located?

The BRITISH COMMERCE wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.736 N,0 47.228 W.

How deep is the BRITISH COMMERCE and where exactly is it located?

The BRITISH COMMERCE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.736 N,0 47.228 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH COMMERCE?

The seabed around the BRITISH COMMERCE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH COMMERCE sink?

The BRITISH COMMERCE sank on Apr 24, 1883.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH COMMERCE discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH COMMERCE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the BRITISH COMMERCE belong to?

The BRITISH COMMERCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH COMMERCE carrying?

The BRITISH COMMERCE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH COMMERCE?

The BRITISH COMMERCE had a tonnage of 1417 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH COMMERCE?

The BRITISH COMMERCE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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