Princess Of Wales (Fore Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Princess of wales (fore section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.545 N,4 54.071 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.875750
  • Longitude: -4.901183
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 32
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 165
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1888
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2000

Surveying Details

H1310/83/14 21.3.83 STERN SANK OFF WEMYSS BAY. BOW TOWED TO POSN N OF PIER AND PROBABLY SALVAGED. (P MOIR). NCA. H1310/86/36 22.12.86 THOUGHT TO LIE IN ABOUT 40MTRS AT N END OF MEASURED MILE. (P J MOIR, 26.11.86). H4065/85 18.2.87 EXAM'D 27.6.86 IN 555233N, 045400W USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.7 IN GEN DEPTH 56-61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 32MTRS. LYING 165/345 DEG, ON SLOPE ON E SIDE OF MAIN CHANNEL. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). BR STD. 14.9.00 DIVED AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE FORE SECTION OF PRINCESS OF WALES NOT THE STERN AS PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT. LYING UPSIDE DOWN, REMAINS OF PADDLE WHEEL VISIBLE. HEAVILY NETTED. (R WARING/G FURSE TELECON 14.9.00). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CUT IN TWO DURING COLLISION.

General Comments

INVERTED, PART OF PADDLE WHEEL VISIBILE

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) wreck located?

The PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.545 N,4 54.071 W.

How deep is the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 55 52.545 N,4 54.071 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION)?

The seabed around the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) sink?

The PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) sank on Jan 1, 1888.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) belong to?

The PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION)?

The PRINCESS OF WALES (FORE SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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