George And Mary (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
George and mary (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.012 N,1 37.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.633533
  • Longitude: -1.617617
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY)
Type brigantine
Flag GB
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 60
Shadow Height 0.8
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1823
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1823
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2002

Surveying Details

H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON E SIDE OF BROWNSMAN, FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH090/843/01 21.12.99 EXAM'D 23.8.99 IN 5538.012N, 0137.057W [WGD] USING DGPS. AN AREA OF NUMEROUS POINT CONTACTS COVERING 82MTRS BY 60MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.8MTR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLE DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). RETAIN FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. ON PASSAGE FOR LONDON WITH CARGO OF COAL. STRUCK THE E POINT OF THE BROWNSMAN DURING A SEVERE E GALE. ALL HANDS LOST.

General Comments

AREA OF NUMEROUS POINT CONTACTS, POSSIBLE WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 38.012 N,1 37.057 W
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.012 N,1 37.057 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 2, 1823.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1823.

What country did the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY)?

The GEORGE AND MARY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a brigantine.

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