Queen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Queen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.811 N,5 3.031 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.163517
  • Longitude: -5.050517
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEEN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1814
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/19 6.6.03 HH100/351/19 6.6.03 WRECK BELIEVED TO BE
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 0005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS CARRYING INJURED TROOPS OF LORD WELLINGTON'S ARMY AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM LISBON AND CADIZ FOR PORTSMOUTH, WHEN SHE WAS DRIVEN ASHORE IN A GALE OFF TREFUSIS POINT, FALMOUTH. VESSEL BROKE UP QUICKLY, WITH LOSS OF 369 LIVES. (SIBI)

General Comments

QUEEN

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FAQ

Where is the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.811 N,5 3.031 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 14, 1814.

When was the wreck of the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUEEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel.

What type of wreck is the QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The QUEEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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