Hms Solebay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms solebay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 7.4 N,62 38.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.123333
  • Longitude: -62.638167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SOLEBAY
Type frigate
Flag GB
Length 38 m
Width 10 m
Tonnage 619
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1782
Original Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2010

Surveying Details

7.6.10 EXTRACT FROM OLD MAP SHOWING SINKING POSN OF THE FRIGATE HMS SOLEBAY. VESSEL LOST ON A SANDBANK. (BRIAN LITTLEWOOD, EMAIL DTD 4.6.10). POSN CALCULATED BY APPROX POSN & BEARING AS 1707.40N, 6238.29W [WGD]. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 8.6.10 REQUEST TO BE MADE CINC. EXTRACT OF MAP AT 7.6.10 TAKEN FROM: 'CHART OF THE CARIBBEE (SIC) ISLANDS FROM THE SPANISH SURVEY WITH A SKETCH OF THE ANCHORAGE AT NEVIS, &C.' (AARON ARROWSMITH 1808). AS HELD BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA. (BRIAN LITTLEWOOD. EMAIL DTD 7.6.10). 9.6.10 WK LOCATED IN CLEAR SHALLOW WATER WHILST SNORKELING. SCATTERED WRECKAGE (REPORTED TO HAVE BLOWN UP) CONSISTING OF CANNONS, IRON BALLAST BARS & CHAINS. CANNOT CONFIRM THIS IS THE 'SOLEBAY', BUT THE 14 GUNS FOUND APPEAR TO BE OF THE CORRECT SIZE & AGE. POSN AGREES WITH MAP OF 1808. (V HUBBARD, EMAIL DTD 9.6.10).

Circumstances of loss

25.1.1782 BUILT NEWCASTLE 1763 BY THOMAS AIREY & COMPANY, 6TH RATE 28 GUNS. GROUNDED 25.1.1782 CLOSE TO NEVIS WHILST ACTING AS A 'REPEATING FRIGATE' FOR THE BRITISH FLEET (ADMIRAL HOOD) WHICH WAS IN ACTION WITH A FRENCH FORCE (ADMIRAL DE GRASSE). SEEING THAT SHE WAS BOUND TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, CAPT EVERETT SET FIRE TO THE SHIP WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY EXPLODED. ALL OFFICERS & CREW SAFELY EVACUATED. (SHIPS OF THE RN, JJ COLLEDGE & ARTICLE REC'D 19.7.10 FM VINCENT HUBBARD).

General Comments

SCATTERED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 7.4 N,62 38.29 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SOLEBAY wreck located?

The HMS SOLEBAY wreck is located at coordinates 17 7.4 N,62 38.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SOLEBAY?

The seabed around the HMS SOLEBAY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS SOLEBAY sink?

The HMS SOLEBAY sank on Jan 25, 1782.

When was the wreck of the HMS SOLEBAY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SOLEBAY was discovered in 2010.

What country did the HMS SOLEBAY belong to?

The HMS SOLEBAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SOLEBAY?

The HMS SOLEBAY had a tonnage of 619 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SOLEBAY?

The HMS SOLEBAY is classified as a frigate.

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