Camelot Challenger (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Camelot challenger (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.476 N,4 56.175 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.574600
  • Longitude: -4.936250
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.6 m
Width 3 m
Sonar Length 13.1
Sonar Width 9.3
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5279/77 5.1.82 H5279/77 SANK HALF MILE OFF TREBETHRICK POINT IN ENTRANCE TO PADSTOW. (MRSC FALMOUTH, TLX DTD 5.1.82). POSN 503415N, 045615W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 5.10.11 SEP 2011/000176520 5.10.11 LOCATED IN 5034.477N, 0456.176W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH MATCHES CHARTED DEPTH. (FUGRO OSAE, HN DTD 26.9.11 FOR HI 1157). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 28.2.11 IN 5034.476N, 0456.175W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.24 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 13.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HT 1.51MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 7.2MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000127764 7.07.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. (MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY SURVEY, HI1820). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SIGHTED SINKING IN ROUGH SEA FROM SHORE.

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.476 N,4 56.175 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.476 N,4 56.175 W.

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

The CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.476 N,4 56.175 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 5, 1982.

When was the wreck of the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY)?

The CAMELOT CHALLENGER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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