Morning Star (Possibly). Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Morning star (possibly). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.329 N,3 39.206 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.238817
  • Longitude: -3.653433
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY).
Type schooner
Flag GB
Tonnage 117
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2020

Surveying Details

H6371/23 15.9.23 POSN 511354N, 033848W - 2.333 MILES, 305DEG FROM PORLOCK CH. (TH). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1424/23. H5897/27 14.9.27 AMEND TO WK 8.75FMS ON 1181 ONLY. DELETE FROM ALL OTHER SCALES. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN).- NM ACTION. 16.9.71 AMEND TO WK 15.4MTRS [LAT]. NC 1160 [PORLOCK ANCHORAGE]. H3942/88 22.1.90 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. WRECKAGE, POSSIBLE THE REMAINS OF THE MORNING STAR, LOCATED 3.7.89 IN 511418N, 033908W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. NO SCOUR. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2020/000233025 19.4.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2020 (HI1506, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB).NFA

Circumstances of loss

CAUSE OF LOSS NOT KNOWN. OWNERS ALFRED W CORNEY OF BRAUNTON. PROBABLY ENGAGED ON THE LYDNEY/NORTH DEVON COAL TRADE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 14.329 N,3 39.206 W
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FAQ

Where is the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). wreck located?

The MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.329 N,3 39.206 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY).?

The seabed around the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). discovered?

The wreck of the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). was discovered in 1923.

What country did the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). belong to?

The MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY).?

The MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). had a tonnage of 117 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY).?

The MORNING STAR (POSSIBLY). is classified as a schooner.

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