Constance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Constance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.012 N,4 7.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.316867
  • Longitude: -4.125500
Wreck Depth 2.53 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTANCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.7 m
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 183
Tonnage 880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1888
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2022

Surveying Details

17.12.85 REMAINS ARE VERY BROKEN UP AND LIE JUST SE OF SHAGSTONE. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1, NO.89 [257]). POSN 501902N, 040728W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 24.5.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1296). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5019.012N, 0407.530W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.53MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 3MTRS. ORIENTATION 183/003 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED NO VISIBLE BOILER. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-17909). INS DW 2.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY A & J INGLIS, PEINTHOUSE. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR PLYMOUTH. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG. (SIBI).

General Comments

HEAVILY DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTANCE wreck located?

The CONSTANCE wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.012 N,4 7.53 W.

How deep is the CONSTANCE and where exactly is it located?

The CONSTANCE lies at a depth of about 2.53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.012 N,4 7.53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTANCE?

The seabed around the CONSTANCE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CONSTANCE sink?

The CONSTANCE sank on Jan 21, 1888.

When was the wreck of the CONSTANCE discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTANCE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CONSTANCE belong to?

The CONSTANCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONSTANCE carrying?

The CONSTANCE was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the CONSTANCE?

The CONSTANCE had a tonnage of 880 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONSTANCE?

The CONSTANCE is classified as a steam ship.

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