Englishman Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Englishman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.559 N,5 12.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.742650
  • Longitude: -5.215783
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENGLISHMAN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1933
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H3206/33 19.5.33 H3206/33 19.5.33 WK IN 514432N, 051253W. MARKED BY LT BUT IS WELL OUT OF WAY OF TRAFFIC. (ST ANNS CG). NCA. H3206/33 11.7.33 H3206/33 11.7.33 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6FMS 2FT IN 514432N, 051253W. (TH NM). - NM 1039/33. H5001/72 23.10.80 H5001/72 23.10.80 NOT LOCATED WITH DCS3. DIVING TEAM ENCOUNTERED AT THAT TIME REPORTED SIGNIFICANT REMAINS OF THIS VESSEL EXIST IN APPROX CHARTED POSN, STANDING UP TO 1.5MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH OF SEABED. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71C/78). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5144.559N, 0512.947W. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1365). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED WRECKAGE IN LIKELY ANCHORAGE. AMEND FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1864 BY GLASSON DOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G DUDDERIDGE, TRURO. 3 MASTED SCHOONER. PASSAGE CHARLESTOWN FOR RUNCORN. STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPED A SEVERE LEAK. RAN FOR THE SHALLOWS OF ST BRIDE'S BAY AND DROVE ASHORE AT MUSSELWICK.

General Comments

HEIGHT FROM DIVER REPORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 44.559 N,5 12.947 W
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FAQ

Where is the ENGLISHMAN wreck located?

The ENGLISHMAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.559 N,5 12.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENGLISHMAN?

The seabed around the ENGLISHMAN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ENGLISHMAN sink?

The ENGLISHMAN sank on May 2, 1933.

When was the wreck of the ENGLISHMAN discovered?

The wreck of the ENGLISHMAN was discovered in 1933.

What country did the ENGLISHMAN belong to?

The ENGLISHMAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ENGLISHMAN carrying?

The ENGLISHMAN was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the ENGLISHMAN?

The ENGLISHMAN had a tonnage of 144 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENGLISHMAN?

The ENGLISHMAN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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