Neath (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status historic
Neath (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.886 N,1 21.37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.748100
  • Longitude: -1.356167
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEATH (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.47
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2013

Surveying Details

H204/14 15.1.14 WK 6.5FMS IN 504452N, 012119W. (BOT, 10.1.14). CHART AS WK 6.5FMS (1914). - NM 145/14. H4657/24 5.7.24 SCHOONER LEAST DEPTH 6.5FMS IN POSN 235DEGS, 19.5C FROM EGYPT POINT LIGHT. SOUNDINGS IN THIS POSN SHOW NO INDICATION OF A WRECK. (BOT 1/1914 & SCES 5.7.24). NCA. 3.2.28 DEPTH AMENDED TO 7FMS. (SURVEY [C9524]). NC 1905. 10.5.65 NOW CHARTED AS WK 6FMS 4FT. [NEW DATUM]. LC 394. H1351/67 12.12.66 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (SCES, ROS DTD 12.12.66). DELETE. H4613/73 13.2.78 NOT FOUND. (SCES, HI 74/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH109/156/01 11.1.07 CONTACT LOCATED IN 5044.886N, 0121.370W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.3MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 1.47MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (OFFSHORE SURVEY & ENGINEERING, HI 1156). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 15.2.13 WK OF MERCHANT SV BELIEVED TO EXIST IN 5044.892N, 0121.372W [WGD]. EH INTEND TO RECOMMEND PROTECTION. (C COWAN, ENGLISH HERITAGE, EMAIL DTD 14.2.13). 1.8.13 COMPOSED OF A SHIP STRUCTURE, COMPRISING FRAMING, PLANKING, FIXTURES AND FITTING SPREAD OVER AN AREA 30MTRS BY 10MTRS. (EH). SEP 2013/000170465 6.8.13 DESIGNATED AS AN HISTORIC WK WITH REST'D AREA, RADIUS 75MTRS, CENTRED ON 5044.89N. 0121.37W [WGD]. (SI 1636/13). - NM 3934/13.

General Comments

?WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the NEATH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEATH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.886 N,1 21.37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEATH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEATH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NEATH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEATH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the NEATH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEATH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NEATH (POSSIBLY)?

The NEATH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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