Excellent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Excellent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 8.323 N,5 21.986 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.138717
  • Longitude: -5.366433
Wreck Depth 18.2 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELLENT
Type schooner
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 84.7
Sonar Width 16.752
Shadow Height 7.72
Orientation 355
Tonnage 1659
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1888
Bottom Texture 2,4,8
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4572/32 8.7.32 SHOWN AS BUOY
Last Amended Date May 5, 3608

Circumstances of loss

17.6.81 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS MEMLING WHILE ON PASSAGE PALERMO TO PHILADELPHIA. (PORT DEPT A225A, WATERPORT, GIBRALTAR, 17.6.81 - IN H1310/83/26)

General Comments

WK OF EXCELLENT

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FAQ

Where is the EXCELLENT wreck located?

The EXCELLENT wreck is located at coordinates 36 8.323 N,5 21.986 W.

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

The EXCELLENT lies at a depth of about 18.2 meters and is located at coordinates 36 8.323 N,5 21.986 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELLENT?

The seabed around the EXCELLENT lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EXCELLENT sink?

The EXCELLENT sank on Feb 29, 1888.

When was the wreck of the EXCELLENT discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELLENT was discovered in 1895.

What country did the EXCELLENT belong to?

The EXCELLENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXCELLENT carrying?

The EXCELLENT was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELLENT?

The EXCELLENT had a tonnage of 1659 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELLENT?

The EXCELLENT is classified as a schooner.

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