Hms Venerable Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms venerable Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.701 N,3 33.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.428350
  • Longitude: -3.551067
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VENERABLE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 14.6 m
Tonnage 1669
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1804
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2011

Surveying Details

11.10.93 11.10.93 LOCATED IN 502542N, 033304W [OGB] USING GPS. VERY BROKEN UP. MANY ARTEFACTS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED OVER THE YEARS. TO BE CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE HISTORIC WRECK SITE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J MOORE, ADU, TELECON). 19.2.99 19.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 11.4.11 11.4.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MMT, HI 1357). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED 'OFF TORBAY'. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COLLEDGE). WENT ASHORE ON ROUNDHAM HEAD WHILE TRYING TO RECOVER A MARINE WHO HAD FALLEN OVERBOARD WHILE THE VESSEL WAS WEIGHING ANCHOR. (LOST SHIPS OF THE RN).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HMS VENERABLE wreck located?

The HMS VENERABLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.701 N,3 33.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VENERABLE?

The seabed around the HMS VENERABLE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS VENERABLE sink?

The HMS VENERABLE sank on Nov 24, 1804.

When was the wreck of the HMS VENERABLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VENERABLE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HMS VENERABLE belong to?

The HMS VENERABLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VENERABLE?

The HMS VENERABLE had a tonnage of 1669 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VENERABLE?

The HMS VENERABLE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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