Magna Carta (?Magna Charta) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Magna carta (?magna charta) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.015 N,0 4.504 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.966917
  • Longitude: -0.075067
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA)
Type ketch
Flag GB
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.8.72 SUNK IN PA 535800N, 000424W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). SEP 2021/000166150 25.6.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J C GRIMSBY. PASSAGE FROM GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. RUN DOWN AND SUNK BY SV ONYX IN SW FORCE 4 WINDS. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) wreck located?

The MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.015 N,0 4.504 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA)?

The seabed around the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) sink?

The MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) sank on Apr 30, 1891.

When was the wreck of the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) discovered?

The wreck of the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) was discovered in 1891.

What country did the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) belong to?

The MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA)?

The MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA)?

The MAGNA CARTA (?MAGNA CHARTA) is classified as a ketch.

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