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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 20, 2000 |
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).
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH SS 'SAN MARTIN'.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 38.069 N,0 18.525 W
Quail on Wreck Map
Quail Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
UK NM 3576/18