Hms Weazle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms weazle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.88 N,4 16.186 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.148000
  • Longitude: -4.269767
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WEAZLE
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 24.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1799
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Surveying Details

13.2.70 CANNONS HAVE BEEN LOCATED FROM THIS WRECK JUST N OF BAGGY RK. THE CANNON HAVE A BROAD ARROW AND ALSO A CROWN & CYPHER. THE WRECK HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE ILFRACOMBE & NTH DEVON BRANCH OF THE BSAC, THEY NOW OWN THE WRECK. (N/CP 55030/68) H1285/72/321 6.7.72 WRECKED ON BAGGY LEAP. (P.H. BARROW & VOL 1 SHIPS OF RN) HH091/158/01 29.6.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET 2007/2008. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

18.4.1783 VESSEL, BUILT BY HILLS OF SANDWICH & LAUNCHED 18.4.1783, WAS WRECKED IN BARNSTABLE BAY. GROUNDED ON BAGGY PT HAVING STRUCK MORTE ROCKS. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WEAZLE wreck located?

The HMS WEAZLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.88 N,4 16.186 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WEAZLE?

The seabed around the HMS WEAZLE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HMS WEAZLE sink?

The HMS WEAZLE sank on Jan 12, 1799.

When was the wreck of the HMS WEAZLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WEAZLE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HMS WEAZLE belong to?

The HMS WEAZLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WEAZLE?

The HMS WEAZLE had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WEAZLE?

The HMS WEAZLE is classified as a sloop.

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