Quail Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Quail Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.069 N,0 18.525 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.634483
  • Longitude: -0.308750
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUAIL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 79.8
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 80
Tonnage 924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1886
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1965/76 6.7.79 DCS3 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED WK, LOCATED IN 503802N, 001821W [OGB]. LENGTH APPROX 70MTRS. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). WK LOCATED 25.6.75 IN 503804N, 001819W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. ESTIMATED SONAR HT 11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). CHART AS WK 21MTRS IN HMS BULLDOG'S POSN. - NM 1725/79. 21.6.79 VERY OLD STEAMSHIP. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. LARGE COUNTER STERN. SITTING UPRIGHT WITH NO MASTS OR UPPER WORKS. ORIENTATION NE/SW, BOWS SW. NO SCOUR. AT LEAST 95FT CLEAR OVER WK. (D PECKHAM, BRIGHTON, TELECON). NCA. H1965/79 11.12.79 EXAM'D 16.10.79 IN 503802.5N, 001821.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.6 IN GEN DEPTHS 30-43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LYING 030/210DEGS. LARGE INTACT WK, PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND, BUT GIVING STRONG SONAR RETURN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. H1965/76 4.12.80 EXAM'D 3.5.80 IN 503802N, 001826W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.6 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 79.8MTRS, BEAM 9.1MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. ALMOST INTACT, BUT WITH POSSIBLE DAMAGE AT BOWS, LYING 080/260DEGS, BOWS W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/81/30 16.11.81 DIVED ON IN 40MTRS AT LW NEAPS. NUMEROUS WOODEN DEADEYES AND A SOUNDING LEAD FOUND. (T W BENNETTO, 10.11.81). H1310/29/86 25.11.86 DIVED EXTENSIVELY IN 1985. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'QUAIL' - BELL RECOVERED. FO'C'SLE HAS BEEN CUT OFF ABOUT 12MTRS FROM STEM AND IS LYING ON PORT SIDE ABOUT 10MTRS FROM REMAINDER OF WK. REMAINDER OF HULL IS INTACT AND ON EVEN KEEL IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (T W BENNETTO, 28.10.86).
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH SS 'SAN MARTIN'.

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the QUAIL wreck located?

The QUAIL wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.069 N,0 18.525 W.

How deep is the QUAIL and where exactly is it located?

The QUAIL lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.069 N,0 18.525 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUAIL?

The seabed around the QUAIL lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the QUAIL sink?

The QUAIL sank on Aug 27, 1886.

When was the wreck of the QUAIL discovered?

The wreck of the QUAIL was discovered in 1979.

What country did the QUAIL belong to?

The QUAIL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUAIL carrying?

The QUAIL was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the QUAIL?

The QUAIL had a tonnage of 924 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUAIL?

The QUAIL is classified as a steam ship.

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