Forest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Forest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.036 N,2 30.078 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.267267
  • Longitude: -2.501300
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOREST
Type sailing vessel
Flag CA
Length 61.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 1488
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1877
Original Detection Year 1877
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 15M S BY W OF PORTLAND. (DODS). NCA. POSN 501600N, 023000W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/961/01 11.12.03 HH090/961/01 11.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1873 BY CHURCHILL & SONS, WINDSOR, NOVA SCOTIA AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY G CHURCHILL, SONS & CO., SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SV AVALANCHE. ONLY 9 SURVIVORS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FOREST wreck located?

The FOREST wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.036 N,2 30.078 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOREST?

The seabed around the FOREST lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the FOREST sink?

The FOREST sank on Sep 11, 1877.

When was the wreck of the FOREST discovered?

The wreck of the FOREST was discovered in 1877.

What country did the FOREST belong to?

The FOREST belonged to CA.

What cargo was the FOREST carrying?

The FOREST was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOREST?

The FOREST had a tonnage of 1488 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOREST?

The FOREST is classified as a sailing vessel.

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