Plantes Welvard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Plantes welvard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.478 N,3 44.972 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.507967
  • Longitude: -3.749533
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY)
Type Wooden Vessel
Sonar Length 24.4
Sonar Width 6.7
Cargo timber,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4119/71 17.2.76 H4119/71 17.2.76 LOCATED WITH AID OF AIR PHOTOGRAPHS. IN 1968 WAS COMPLETELY BURIED. IN 1970 ONLY A FEW TIMBERS WERE SHOWING. IN 1975 THE WHOLE OUTLINE OF THE WRECK COULD BE SEEN. (IOS, TAUNTON). HH090/522/01 29.11.93 HH090/522/01 29.11.93 SEEN AUG 1993 IN 513024N, 034454W [OGB]. OUTLINE OF WK CLEARLY VISIBLE AS A SERIES OF WOODEN FRAMES SHOWING ABOUT 8 INCHES ABOVE SAND. MEMBERS OF KENFIG HISTORICAL SOCIETY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWANSEA MUSEUM, REMOVED PARTS OF WK IN 1988. PHOTOS SUPPLIED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 522). INS F IN 513027N, 034454W. BR STD. [PHOTOS HELD IN PRESS ARTICLES BRANCH FOLDER]. HH100/351/20 8.9.03 HH100/351/20 8.9.03 DUTCH WEST INDIES VESSEL 'PLANTES WELVARD' WAS OFF SKER PT IN 1760'S. (J HARROLD, EMAIL DTD 21.8.03). POSSIBLY THIS WK. 29.9.05 29.9.05 EUT POSN: 5130.478N, 0344.972W. NE 1169.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2005

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT BY KENFIG HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO BE 18TH CENTURY WRECK OF FRENCH ORIGIN. 21.8.03 DUTCH WEST INDIES SHIP 'PLANTES WELVARD' LOST IN A STORM OFF SKER PT ABOUT 1760, DATE NOT SURE. (J HARROLD, E-MAIL DTD 21.8.03). HOMEWARD BOUND FROM SURINAM. CARGO DETAILS GIVEN. ALL CREW LOST, ALL BURIED IN NEWTON COTTAGE CHURCH YARD. (SHIPWRECKS OF BRISTOL CHANNEL)

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.478 N,3 44.972 W
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FAQ

Where is the PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.478 N,3 44.972 W.

When was the wreck of the PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber,foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY)?

The PLANTES WELVARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a wooden vessel.

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