Channel Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Channel queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.557 N,2 34.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.509283
  • Longitude: -2.575500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHANNEL QUEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.9 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 385
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1898
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2399/74 24.7.74 H2399/74 24.7.74 FROM LOCAL INFORMATION STATED TO LIE ON NORTHERN EDGE OF REEF ON WHICH STANDS ROCHER NOIR, OR 308.5DEGS, 10.2C FROM NO 11 [ROUSSE] MARTELLO TR. NOT FOUND ON SURVEY BUT NOT SPECIFICALLY SEARCHED FOR. (SCES, ROS DTD 15.2.74). GIVES POSN APPROX 493031N, 023427W FOR FILING ONLY. H3635/71 3.9.79 H3635/71 3.9.79 15-25FT AT LWS. A BOILER STANDS PROUD OF SEABED, WITH A SHAFT EXTENDING TO THE SW. OTHERWISE WRECKAGE IS SMALL PIECES CONCRETED TO SEABED, THOUGH THERE ARE SUBSTANTIAL PIECES BENEATH PROLIFIC KELP GROWTH. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 17, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1895 BY R CRAGGS & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PLYMOUTH, CHANNEL ISLANDS & BRITTANY CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80RHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS. WRECKED ON ROQUE NOIRE, GUERNSEY. 12 PASSENGERS & SEVERAL CREW LOST. (DODS & M G SHEAN).

General Comments

SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS. NO FIRM POSN

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FAQ

Where is the CHANNEL QUEEN wreck located?

The CHANNEL QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.557 N,2 34.53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHANNEL QUEEN?

The seabed around the CHANNEL QUEEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CHANNEL QUEEN sink?

The CHANNEL QUEEN sank on Feb 1, 1898.

When was the wreck of the CHANNEL QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the CHANNEL QUEEN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHANNEL QUEEN belong to?

The CHANNEL QUEEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHANNEL QUEEN?

The CHANNEL QUEEN had a tonnage of 385 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHANNEL QUEEN?

The CHANNEL QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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