City Of Amoy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of amoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.813 S,57 43.751 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.646883
  • Longitude: -57.729183
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF AMOY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 994
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1872
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1872
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Surveying Details

6.3.70 WRECKED IN DAYLIGHT ON MENGEARY PT. POSN 513900S, 574200W FOR FILING ONLY. 12.5.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED, POSN FOR FILING INCORRECT IF VESSEL WAS WRECKED ON MENGEARY PT. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5138.8S, 5743.5E [SAP]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5138.813S, 5743.751W. 23.10.13 NO WRECKAGE VISIBLE INSHORE ON FLASH EARTH. ASSUMED FULLY BROKEN UP. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

KNOWN AS THE MATE SHIP. WRECKED IN DAYLIGHT ON MENGEARY PT, AFTER HER CARGO OF MATE (A FORM OF PARAGUAY TEA) HAD SHIFTED. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF AMOY wreck located?

The CITY OF AMOY wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.813 S,57 43.751 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF AMOY?

The seabed around the CITY OF AMOY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF AMOY sink?

The CITY OF AMOY sank on Sep 8, 1872.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF AMOY discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF AMOY was discovered in 1872.

What country did the CITY OF AMOY belong to?

The CITY OF AMOY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF AMOY?

The CITY OF AMOY had a tonnage of 994 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF AMOY?

The CITY OF AMOY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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