Escurial Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Escurial Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.834 N,5 18.111 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.263900
  • Longitude: -5.301850
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESCURIAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.2 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1895
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 12.5.70 12.5.70 SUNK IN 501548N, 051803W. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 21.11.11 21.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1879 BY A STEPHENS & SONS. OWNED BY RAEBURN & VEREL. RIGGED AS A SCHOONER. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR FIUME. SPRANG A LEAK AFTER A COLLISION WITH A WELSH PILOT CUTTER. DRIVEN ASHORE LISTING IN HEAVY SEAS ONTO GULL SANETS. 14 LIVES LOST. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ESCURIAL wreck located?

The ESCURIAL wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.834 N,5 18.111 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESCURIAL?

The seabed around the ESCURIAL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ESCURIAL sink?

The ESCURIAL sank on Jan 30, 1895.

When was the wreck of the ESCURIAL discovered?

The wreck of the ESCURIAL was discovered in 1895.

What country did the ESCURIAL belong to?

The ESCURIAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ESCURIAL carrying?

The ESCURIAL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ESCURIAL?

The ESCURIAL had a tonnage of 1188 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESCURIAL?

The ESCURIAL is classified as a steam ship.

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