Phoenix (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status historic
Phoenix (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.008 N,6 22.389 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.933467
  • Longitude: -6.373150
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHOENIX (POSSIBLY)
Type Wooden Vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2017
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 2050

Surveying Details

02.07.24 In 2017 an Isles of Scilly based scuba diver discovered a new shipwreck site while searching for the remains of the English East Indiaman Phoenix, which was lost on the Isles of Scilly in 1680. The diver recovered a significant quantity of material from the wreck site.In 2021, Historic England received notification of a recently discovered wooden shipwreck site. The features, which include several damaged iron cannon, believed to be kentledge ballast, as well as ship timbers and aconsiderable quantity of small finds, are not associated with any pre-existing NRHE records or UKHO wreck records, suggesting that this is a newly discovered wreck site. Historic England subsequently commissionedWessex Archaeology to undertake diving fieldwork and to prepare an undesignated site assessment for the site. SEP 2024/000184767 02.07.24 WRECK NEAR LOW BREAM LEDGE, POSSIBLY THE REMAINS OF THE PHOENIX, LOCATED IN 4956.008N, 0622.389W [WGD]. HAS BEEN AWARDED SCHEDULED MONUMENT STATUS (THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREAS ACT 1979, DTD 21/05/24, LIST ENTRY NUMBER 1483538). INS DW, ADD

Circumstances of loss

02.07.24 WOODEN VESSEL BUILT IN 1670, POTENTIALLY THE REMAINS OF THE ENGLISH EAST INDIA COMPANY VESSEL PHOENIX. SANK ON RETURN VOYAGE FROM BANTAM, JAVA IN 1680. FOUND BY DIVER IN 2017, FURTHER DIVER FIELDWORK POST 2021 BY WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY ON BEHALF OF HISTORIC ENGLAND.

General Comments

HISTORIC

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FAQ

Where is the PHOENIX (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PHOENIX (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.008 N,6 22.389 W.

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

The seabed around the PHOENIX (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the PHOENIX (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2017.

What type of wreck is the PHOENIX (POSSIBLY)?

The PHOENIX (POSSIBLY) is classified as a wooden vessel.

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