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
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.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

INVOLVED IN COLLISION 5 MILES SSE OF NEWHAVEN AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE SWANSCOMBE TO LIVERPOOL. (LLOYDS SHIPPING INFORMATION SERVICES).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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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.

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