Halsewell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Halsewell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.135 N,2 1.831 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.585583
  • Longitude: -2.030517
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALSEWELL
Flag GB
Tonnage 800
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1786
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.8.70 WRECKED UPON ROCKS VERY CLOSE TO SEACOMBE - BETWEEN PEVEREL POINT AND ST ALBAN'S HEAD, ABOUT THREE LEAGUES FROM PORTLAND. (HISTORY OF SHIPWRECKS, VOL.3 P.165). 22.3.94 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE 1960S IN 503506N, 020145W. (DIVE DORSET, P.124). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. PLOTS CLOSE INSHORE.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE AGAINST CLIFFS WHILE ON PASSAGE R THAMES TO INDIA. ONLY 74 SURVIVORS OUT OF A COMPLEMENT OF 240.

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FAQ

Where is the HALSEWELL wreck located?

The HALSEWELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.135 N,2 1.831 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HALSEWELL?

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

When did the HALSEWELL sink?

The HALSEWELL sank on Jan 6, 1786.

When was the wreck of the HALSEWELL discovered?

The wreck of the HALSEWELL was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HALSEWELL belong to?

The HALSEWELL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HALSEWELL?

The HALSEWELL had a tonnage of 800 tons.

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