Prince Royal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Prince royal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 54.031 N,1 53.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.900517
  • Longitude: 1.898200
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE ROYAL
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Tonnage 1187
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1666
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.8.84 REPD REMAINS LOCATED BY MR SPENCE (BELL DIVING CONTRACTORS) WHO HAS BEEN AUTHORISED TO MAKE A SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (M.HICKSON). HH090/667/01 21.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. NEVER CHARTED.
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2000

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON GALLOPER BANK. CAPTURED BY DUTCH NAVAL FORCE AND BURNED.

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE ROYAL wreck located?

The PRINCE ROYAL wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.031 N,1 53.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE ROYAL?

The seabed around the PRINCE ROYAL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE ROYAL sink?

The PRINCE ROYAL sank on Jun 13, 1666.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE ROYAL discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE ROYAL was discovered in 1984.

What country did the PRINCE ROYAL belong to?

The PRINCE ROYAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE ROYAL?

The PRINCE ROYAL had a tonnage of 1187 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE ROYAL?

The PRINCE ROYAL is classified as a gunboat.