Excel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Excel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.909 N,4 16.639 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.481817
  • Longitude: -4.277317
Wreck Depth 37.86 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCEL
Type supply vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 18.5
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 24
Tonnage 80
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2023

Surveying Details

SANK 4 MILES NNE OF POINT LYNAS IN 532900N, 041630W, APPROX. (BOT 38/208/27). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. H3077/70 1.9.71 NOT FOUND DURING E/S AND SONAR SEARCH. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 16.5.71). AMENDED ABEY. NCA. 19.4.01 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5328.909N, 0416.639W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 18.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 024/204 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WRECK, PARTIALLY BURIED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7468). INS NDW 37MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE ON PASSAGE GARSTON TO IRELAND.

General Comments

Well degraded wreck, partially buried.

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FAQ

Where is the EXCEL wreck located?

The EXCEL wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.909 N,4 16.639 W.

How deep is the EXCEL and where exactly is it located?

The EXCEL lies at a depth of about 37.86 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.909 N,4 16.639 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCEL?

The seabed around the EXCEL lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the EXCEL sink?

The EXCEL sank on Oct 28, 1927.

When was the wreck of the EXCEL discovered?

The wreck of the EXCEL was discovered in 1927.

What country did the EXCEL belong to?

The EXCEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EXCEL?

The EXCEL had a tonnage of 80 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCEL?

The EXCEL is classified as a supply vessel.

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