Quillota Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Quillota Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.153 N,1 21.138 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.885883
  • Longitude: -1.352300
Wreck Depth 1.2 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUILLOTA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 70.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 5
Tonnage 1335
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1901
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2001

Surveying Details

HH090/796/01 12.1.99 HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 14.8.98 IN 545309.2N, 012108.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 1.2, FOUL 1.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 4.0MTRS. NO SCOUR, DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. LIES 005/185DEGS. SEVERAL LINEAR CONTACTS. POSSIBLY BROKEN WK WITH ASSOCIATED DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS SW 1.2MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 29.8.01 HH100/351/17 29.8.01 DIVED BY I SPOKES IN LISTED POSN. ALTHOUGH NOTHING POSITIVE FOUND TO CONFIRM IDENTITY, WK IS IN POSN WHERE SHIP WAS LOST IN GREAT STORM OF 12.11.1901. NO SIGNS OF BOILERS, ENGINES, ETC, BUT FULL OUTLINE OF THE SHIP IS THERE. IRON PLATES AND RIBS, WOODEN BLOCKS, MASSES OF HUGE WOODEN DECK TIMBERS, WOODEN YARDS FROM SQUARE SAILS AND BROKEN SECTIONS OF HOLLOW IRON MASTS. BOWS FACE N AND ARE A LITTLE SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN PART. REPORTED AS BEING VERY LARGE AND LYING NNW/SSE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 27.8.01). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRAHMIN. BUILT IN 1876 OF IRON BY R STEELLE & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A D BORDES & SONS, DUNKIRK. A FULLED RIGGED SHIP. PASSAGE NANTES FOR NORTH SHIELDS. IN BALLAST. STRANDED AND LOST IN ENE FORCE 10. 17 LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN REMAINS OF IRON HULLED SV, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 53.153 N,1 21.138 W
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FAQ

Where is the QUILLOTA wreck located?

The QUILLOTA wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.153 N,1 21.138 W.

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

The QUILLOTA lies at a depth of about 1.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.153 N,1 21.138 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUILLOTA?

The seabed around the QUILLOTA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the QUILLOTA sink?

The QUILLOTA sank on Nov 12, 1901.

When was the wreck of the QUILLOTA discovered?

The wreck of the QUILLOTA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the QUILLOTA belong to?

The QUILLOTA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the QUILLOTA carrying?

The QUILLOTA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the QUILLOTA?

The QUILLOTA had a tonnage of 1335 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUILLOTA?

The QUILLOTA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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