Island Maid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Island maid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.795 N,4 56.193 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.563250
  • Longitude: -4.936550
Wreck Depth 0.129 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLAND MAID
Type sailing vessel
Flag IE
Sonar Length 19.66
Sonar Width 12.33
Shadow Height 1.64
Orientation 127
Tonnage 110
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1911
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 13.4,19.5,1.3,162
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST ON DOOM BAR PADSTOW. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). POSN 503345N, 045630W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1938/79 10.12.81 H1938/79 10.12.81 NOT FOUND. NO LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THIS WK. (HMS FAWN, HI 59B/79-80). AMENDED TO DEAD. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 21.2.11 IN 5033.793N, 0456.193W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 0.04 IN GEN DEPTH 1.45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.0MTRS, HT 1.49MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). DEBRIS. INS AS WK (DRIES). BR STD. RSDRA2020/000166382 16.07.2020 MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, V CLOSE SW. (PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS NM 15/2020, 09.07.2020). RSDRA2020/000173900 27.07.2020 WK REPORTED TO BE SHOWING. POSSIBLY THE OTHER HALF OF WRECK ANTOINETTE (WK ID 17732).(PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, DTD 16.07.2020). KEEP AS WK (DRIES). RSDRA2023000209104 08.08.25 WRECK LOCATED IN 5033.793N, 0456.192W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.17MTR IN GEN DEPTH 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 19.66MTRS, WIDTH 12.33MTRS, HT 1.64MTRS(MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY SURVEY, HI1820). AMEND WK ALWAYS SUBMERGED.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 BY WILLIAMSON, WHITEHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J STOREY. PASSAGE LLANELI FOR CHERBOURG. SUFFERED A LARGE LIST TO PORT FOLLOWING A SHIFT OF CARGO OFF CAPE CORNWALL. ATTEMPTED TO PUT INTO PADSTOW BUT WAS CARRIED ONTO THE KETCH BAR AND AFTERWARDS ONTO THE DOOM BAR, WHERE SHE STUCK AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI & CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 2).

General Comments

Large intact wreckage

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.795 N,4 56.193 W
Island Maid on Wreck Map Island Maid Wreck on Google Map

More Sailing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ISLAND MAID wreck located?

The ISLAND MAID wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.795 N,4 56.193 W.

How deep is the ISLAND MAID and where exactly is it located?

The ISLAND MAID lies at a depth of about 0.129 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.795 N,4 56.193 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLAND MAID?

The seabed around the ISLAND MAID lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ISLAND MAID sink?

The ISLAND MAID sank on Nov 13, 1911.

When was the wreck of the ISLAND MAID discovered?

The wreck of the ISLAND MAID was discovered in 1911.

What country did the ISLAND MAID belong to?

The ISLAND MAID belonged to IE.

What cargo was the ISLAND MAID carrying?

The ISLAND MAID was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ISLAND MAID?

The ISLAND MAID had a tonnage of 110 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLAND MAID?

The ISLAND MAID is classified as a sailing vessel.

Back to Wrecks