Pitchipoy (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pitchipoy (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.024 N,2 18.825 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.483733
  • Longitude: -2.313750
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 8.4
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 1.25
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2009

Surveying Details

H4745/78 1.9.80 SANK IN 101DEG, 5.2M FROM PORTLAND BILL LT. (PORTLAND CG 16.8.80). IN OVER 30MTRS. NCA. HH232/350/02 18.9.91 SMALL WK LOCATED IN 502859N, 021844.5W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 6MTRS, POSSIBLY PITCHIPOY. (HMSML GLEANER, HN 15.9.91). NCA YET. HH3848/86/2 25.11.91 EXAM'D 15.9.91 IN 502859N, 021845.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 060/240DEG. INTACT AND UPRIGHT AND GIVES GOOD SONAR SHADOW. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367). BR STD. SEP 2009/000105127 10.8.09 LOCATED IN 5029.024N, 0218.825W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.2MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HN DTD 5.8.09). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/154/01 31.12.09 LOCATED 2.3.09. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS, HT 1.25MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). NCA.

General Comments

SMALL CONTACT, ?DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.024 N,2 18.825 W
Pitchipoy (Possibly) on Wreck Map Pitchipoy (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Sailing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.024 N,2 18.825 W.

How deep is the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.024 N,2 18.825 W.

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

The seabed around the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 16, 1980.

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

The wreck of the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PITCHIPOY (POSSIBLY)?

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

Back to Wrecks