Princess May Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Princess may Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 30.277 N,1 45.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.504617
  • Longitude: 1.764833
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS MAY
Type sailing vessel
Length 27.3 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 2.3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1915
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1056/15 3.3.15 WK IN 523015N, 014600E. (TH). - NM 150/15. H1599/15 16.4.15 DISPERSED TO 36FT. (TH). REPLACED BY DEPTH 36FT, ENCLOSED BY DANGER LINE. - NM 310/15. H4403/71 15.11.79 NOTHING FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 63B/79). DELETE. BR STD. 5.7.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. DISPERSAL DEPTH NOT SHOWN ON BA 1536 [29TH EDN, MAY '06]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 22.4.18 NOT OBSERVED IN M/B SURVEY 2017. [EGS, HI 1545]. NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY J ALLEN & CO, POOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WT WHITMORE, MAIN RD, HARWICH. PASSAGE HULL FOR CHELMONDISTON. FOUNDERED AND LOST AFTER COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS 'GUNNAR'. (SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED TO 36 FT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 30.277 N,1 45.89 E
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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS MAY wreck located?

The PRINCESS MAY wreck is located at coordinates 52 30.277 N,1 45.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS MAY?

The seabed around the PRINCESS MAY lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS MAY sink?

The PRINCESS MAY sank on Feb 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS MAY discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS MAY was discovered in 1915.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS MAY?

The PRINCESS MAY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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