Minnehaha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minnehaha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.203 N,6 18.121 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.903383
  • Longitude: -6.302017
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINNEHAHA
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 48.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 845
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1874
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2000

Surveying Details

H3110/68 16.5.68 H3110/68 16.5.68 RAF CRANWELL SUB AQUA CLUB DIVED ON THIS WRECK. LARGE ANCHORS, CHAIN, CAPSTAN AND A FEW IRON BEAMS. NOT A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (D A RAY, 7.5.68). NCA. 20.10.69 20.10.69 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. LIES IN 30-60FT. (RAF ST ATHAN SUB-AQUA CLUB REPORT, 9.7.69). NCA. 14.9.71 14.9.71 WK 'CHARLES MAUREAUR' REPORTED IN THE SAME POSN AS 'MINNEHAHA' IN 495410N, 061804W. A BELL DATED 1864 OR 1869 RECOVERED. (B M DRAKE, SUB AQUA DIVER, TELECON, 14.9.71). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3227/74 3.1.75 H3227/74 3.1.75 ALL THAT REMAINS ARE LARGE ANCHORS & CHAIN & IRON SPARS. SHIPS BELL RECOVERED 1964 & LIES IN ISLES OF SCILLY MUSEUM. (RAF SUB AQUA EXPEDITION, 1974). NCA. HH100/351/19 18.2.03 HH100/351/19 18.2.03 DIVED 27.9.98, MAXIMUM DEPTH OVER WK 22.5MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP IN GULLIES. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 16.2.03) NCA, NO POSN OR STATE OF TIDE DETAILS GIVEN.

Circumstances of loss

LOST IN FOG ON PASSAGE FROM FALMOUTH TO DUBLIN. 10 OF 20 ON BOARD SAVED. (ISLES OF SCILLY MUSEUM PUBL NO.3). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1857 IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R HUGHES, RAN ONTO THE ROCKS, IN DENSE FOG, AT THE FOOT OF PENINNIS HEAD, ST MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY. 10 LIVES LOST INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (DODS).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN IN GULLIES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 54.203 N,6 18.121 W
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FAQ

Where is the MINNEHAHA wreck located?

The MINNEHAHA wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.203 N,6 18.121 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINNEHAHA?

The seabed around the MINNEHAHA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MINNEHAHA sink?

The MINNEHAHA sank on Jan 18, 1874.

When was the wreck of the MINNEHAHA discovered?

The wreck of the MINNEHAHA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the MINNEHAHA belong to?

The MINNEHAHA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MINNEHAHA carrying?

The MINNEHAHA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the MINNEHAHA?

The MINNEHAHA had a tonnage of 845 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINNEHAHA?

The MINNEHAHA is classified as a barque.

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