Devon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Devon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.151 N,5 43.38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.119183
  • Longitude: -5.723000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEVON
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 6 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 154
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1868
Original Detection Year 1868
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

26.2.90 26.2.90 WK REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED OFF 'THE BRISONS' IN 500715N, 054330W. APPLICATION MADE TO PURCHASE. (D WILSON, D OF CONTRACTS, ENSLEIGH, TELECON 23.2.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 5.3.01 5.3.01 LIES IN 5007.151N, 0543.380W [WGD]. INGOTS OF LEAD BALLAST, BRASS ROWLOCKS AND COPPER PINS NOTED. (K HEATH, TELECON 5.3.01). NCA. STS. 6,.1.12 NOT WITHIN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1833 IN CHATHAM. A DEVONPORT DOCKYARD LIGHTER. ALSO KNOWN AS DEVONPORT YC 4. PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR PEMBROKE & CORK. MISTOOK THE TWO 'BISONS' FOR SAILS AND DROVE ASHORE. 17 LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the DEVON wreck located?

The DEVON wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.151 N,5 43.38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEVON?

The seabed around the DEVON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DEVON sink?

The DEVON sank on Oct 23, 1868.

When was the wreck of the DEVON discovered?

The wreck of the DEVON was discovered in 1868.

What country did the DEVON belong to?

The DEVON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEVON carrying?

The DEVON was carrying ballast,general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the DEVON?

The DEVON had a tonnage of 154 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEVON?

The DEVON is classified as a barge.

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