Mary Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Mary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.652 N,4 38.649 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.327533
  • Longitude: -4.644150
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY
Type brigantine
Sonar Length 19
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 155
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1906
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2015

Surveying Details

H1246/69 12.2.69 CARGO WAS SALVAGED BY FOWEY TUG COMPANY IN AUGUST 1967. A GEORGE III STEEL CANNON, WEIGHT 1.5TONS, WAS RECOVERED FROM WK IN 501938N, 043834.5W [OGB]. (SGT WILLICOCK, POLICE SUB AQUA CLUB DEVON AND CORNWALL CONSTABULARY). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2014/000201537 24.11.15 EXAM'D 01.07.15, ROCK LIKE FEATURE SHOWN IN 5019.652N, 0438.649W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 155 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNEIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1467). AMEND TO FOUL 2.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. FOR FILLING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

CARGO SHIFTED AND RAN ONTO ROCKS UNDER ST CATHERINES PT, FOWEY. EN ROUTE WOOLWICH TO SWANSEA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.652 N,4 38.649 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARY wreck located?

The MARY wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.652 N,4 38.649 W.

How deep is the MARY and where exactly is it located?

The MARY lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.652 N,4 38.649 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY?

The seabed around the MARY lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MARY sink?

The MARY sank on Jan 1, 1906.

When was the wreck of the MARY discovered?

The wreck of the MARY was discovered in 1906.

What cargo was the MARY carrying?

The MARY was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the MARY?

The MARY is classified as a brigantine.

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