Hms Pigmy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms pigmy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.173 N,2 9.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.152883
  • Longitude: -2.154117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PIGMY
Type cutter
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 7.9 m
Tonnage 215
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1805
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2017

Surveying Details

17.12.79 REMAINS LIE OFF SW CORNER OF THE GRUNES AUX DARES REEF, ABOUT 250YDS E OF SILLETTE REEF. APPLICATION MADE TO PURCHASE WRECK. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, N/CS 111/1373, 7.2.79). NCA. POSN 490914N, 020910W FOR FILING ONLY. H1270/80 29.2.80 SALE ACCEPTED. (N/CS 111/1373, 20.2.80). H1310/81/6 6.3.81 SEE FOR INFO & PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECOVERED OBJECTS. (T A TITTERINGTON, 10.2.81). SEP 2016/000096769 24.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

2.10.1779 EX HMS MUTINE, FORMERLY FRENCH MUTIN [CAPTURED 2.10.1779]. NAMED 'PIGMY' 20.1.1798. STRANDED 9.8.1805 ON GRUNES AUX DARDES, ST AUBINS BAY, WHILE LEAVING ON FALLING TIDE, DUE TO PILOTS ERROR. BECAME TOTAL LOSS. (T A TITTERINGTON & COLLEDGE VOL.1).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PIGMY wreck located?

The HMS PIGMY wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.173 N,2 9.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PIGMY?

The seabed around the HMS PIGMY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS PIGMY sink?

The HMS PIGMY sank on Aug 9, 1805.

When was the wreck of the HMS PIGMY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PIGMY was discovered in 1979.

What country did the HMS PIGMY belong to?

The HMS PIGMY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PIGMY?

The HMS PIGMY had a tonnage of 215 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PIGMY?

The HMS PIGMY is classified as a cutter.

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