Lady Hamilton Of Helford Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
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Lady hamilton of helford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 6.41 N,5 2.595 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.106833
- Longitude: -5.043250
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| Water Depth |
22 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
8.5 m |
| Width |
3 m |
| Draught |
1.5 |
| Tonnage |
67 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 3, 2007
|
| Original Detection Year |
2007 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 13, 2007 |
Surveying Details
SEP 2007/000071698 4.10.07 SUNK IN 5006.41N, 0502.595W [WGD]. 'ANGLIAN PRINCESS' RECOVERED LARGE LOG CLOSE TO SINKING POSN. (FALMOUTH CG, SAR SITREP 1 DTD 3.10.07). 4.10.07 FV 'BLYTHE SPIRIT' (FH 683) REPORTED STRIKING UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT IN APPROX POSN OF SINKING OF LADY HAMILTON. 'POSSIBLE THAT LADY HAMILTON IS NOT FULLY SUNK'. (FALMOUTH CG, SAR SITREP 2 DTD 3.10.07). 4.10.07 NO KNOWLEDGE OF INTENTION TO SALVAGE. (TELECON, FALMOUTH CG DTD 4.10.07). DETAILS ON THE SIZE OF THE LADY HAMILTON, LENGTH 8.53MTRS, BEAM 2.98MTRS, DRAUGHT 1.52MTRS, CONSTRUCTION WOOD, BUILT 1973 AT LOOE, CORNWALL. (MAIB WEB REPORT 11/02). 4.10.07 SAR SITREP 2 FROM FALMOUTH CG MAY BE IN ERROR, 'LADY HAMILTON' & 'BLYTH SPIRIT' MAY HAVE COLLIDED. DEPTH OVER WK HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED & HAS FOUND TO BE AT LEAST 20MTRS, 'NOT CONSIDERED A NAVIGATIONAL ISSUE'. OWNER OF 'LADY HAMILTON' TO BE CONTACTED WITH RESPECT TO POSSIBLE SALVAGE. (TELECOM, FALMOUTH HBR MASTER DTD 4.10.07). AWAIT FURTHER, WZ IN FORCE. INS NDW. BR STD. 10.10.07 NO FURTHER INFORMATION, BUT MAIB KNOWN TO BE INVOLVED (FALMOUTH CG, TELECOM DTD 10.10.07). 18.10.07 DEPTH CHECKED WITH ECHO SOUNDER & FOUND TO BE 18-19MTRS IN 25MTRS. HOWEVER, IT APPEARS THAT THE WK IS UPRIGHT AND THEREFORE IT IS LIKELY THAT THE MAST IS STILL IN SITU & HAS NOT BEEN PICKED UP BY THE ECHO SOUNDER - IN WHICH CASE THERE MAY BE A CLEARANCE OF ONLY ABOUT 15MTRS. WK MAY BE SALVAGED. FALMOUTH HBR TO ISSUE A LOCAL NOTICE. (MR KILLINGBECK, DEPUTY HBR MASTER, TELECON 18.10.07). AMEND TO DW. AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2007/000083546 13.11.07 WK HAS BEEN RAISED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. (M SAMSON, HBR MASTER FALMOUTH, TELECON 13.11.07). AMENDED TO LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Circumstances of loss
STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT, CREW OF THREE RESCUED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 6.41 N,5 2.595 W
Lady Hamilton Of Helford on Wreck Map
Lady Hamilton Of Helford Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD wreck located?
The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.41 N,5 2.595 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD?
The seabed around the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD lies at approximately 22 meters deep.
When did the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD sink?
The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD sank on Oct 3, 2007.
When was the wreck of the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD discovered?
The wreck of the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD was discovered in 2007.
What country did the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD belong to?
The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD?
The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD had a tonnage of 67 tons.
What type of wreck is the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD?
The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD is classified as a fishing vessel.