Dragon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | distributed remains of wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Dragon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 13.686 N,3 50.52 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DRAGON |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Cargo | granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: liquid |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 22, 1757 |
| Original Detection Year | 1990 |
| Last Detection Year | 2011 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 14.12.90 WRECKAGE CONSISTING OF 8 IRON GUNS AND VARIOUS TIMBERS LOCATED NEAR CATHOLE CLIFFS IN 501339N, 035027W [OGB]. POSN FROM DECCA. BELIEVED WK OF 'DRAGON'. BAR SHOT AND RUDDER PINTEL/HANGER HAVE BEEN RECOVERED FROM SITE. (W J BUNTING). APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC WK BEING CONSIDERED. NCA. 16.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). NCA. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | May 13, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
WRECKED AT CATHOLE WHILE ON PASSAGE JAMAICA TO LONDON. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS).
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