Devon Coast Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Devon coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 44.457 N,0 8.761 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.740950
- Longitude: 0.146017
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DEVON COAST |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
54.9 m |
| Width |
8.8 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
58 |
| Sonar Width |
35 |
| Shadow Height |
4 |
| Orientation |
160 |
| Tonnage |
668 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
cement
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 4, 1908
|
| Bottom Texture |
4/17,7 |
| Scour Dimensions |
050,,000.5,095 |
| Original Detection Year |
1976 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 8, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H4121/76 14.7.76 EXAM'D 19.5.76 IN 504425N, 000850E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.4 IN GEN DEPTH 13.8MTRS. WK OF A SMALL COASTER. KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'THE STONE BOAT' FROM CARGO. LIES 048/228DEGS AND IS POSSIBLY IN TWO PARTS. DCS3 LENGTH 40MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). CHART AS WK 10.4MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. - NM 1546/76. H1284/81 9.11.82 IDENTIFIED AS 'DEVON COAST' FROM BUILDERS PLATE, RECOVERED IN 1981. (D M CLARK, 3.11.82). 24.3.87 DEFINITELY IN 2 PIECES. LYING NW/SE WITH HIGHEST PART SE, THE REST DEAD FLAT. (WATSON, ?TELECON 24.3.87). HH100/351/05 13.8.92 LOCATED IN 504418N, 000854E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. HH090/944/01 14.9.01 EXAM'D 19.7.01 IN 5044.461N, 0008.755E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT FOUL AT 11.6MTRS. DUE TO FISHING GEAR ON WK A DEFINITIVE LEAST DEPTH BY SWEEPING OR E/S NOT OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 16.1MTRS. OVERALL LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 944). RETAIN WK 10.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 30.07.15 IN 5044.457N, 0008.761E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.7MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, HT 4MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS,SCOUR 50MTRS TOWARDS 095, SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 10.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
INVOLVED IN COLLISION 5 MILES SSE OF NEWHAVEN AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE SWANSCOMBE TO LIVERPOOL. (LLOYDS SHIPPING INFORMATION SERVICES).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 44.457 N,0 8.761 E
Devon Coast on Wreck Map
Devon Coast Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DEVON COAST wreck located?
The DEVON COAST wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.457 N,0 8.761 E.
How deep is the DEVON COAST and where exactly is it located?
The DEVON COAST lies at a depth of about 10.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.457 N,0 8.761 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DEVON COAST?
The seabed around the DEVON COAST lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the DEVON COAST sink?
The DEVON COAST sank on Nov 4, 1908.
When was the wreck of the DEVON COAST discovered?
The wreck of the DEVON COAST was discovered in 1976.
What country did the DEVON COAST belong to?
The DEVON COAST belonged to GB.
What cargo was the DEVON COAST carrying?
The DEVON COAST was carrying cement.
What was the tonnage of the DEVON COAST?
The DEVON COAST had a tonnage of 668 tons.
What type of wreck is the DEVON COAST?
The DEVON COAST is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
IN TWO PARTS