Regency (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Regency (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.153 N,5 50.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.919217
  • Longitude: -5.838450
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGENCY (PROBABLY)
Type survey vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 41.4
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 265
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2000

Surveying Details

H1448/66 21.3.69 SANK 217DEGS, 9.25M FROM GWENNAP HEAD. (LL 19.9.67). CHART AS NDW PA IN 495448N, 054918W. R/S. 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 45MTRS. NE 777. H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SONAR SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETED. BR STD. H1310/82 11.3.82 POSITIVE WK LOCATED IN 495519N, 055014W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). POSSIBLY THE 'REGENCY'. CHART AS NDW. R/P. H3841/86 25.1.88 EXAM'D 9.7.87 IN 495507N, 055015W [OGB] USING 4-RANGE TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69.7 IN GEN DEPTH 71.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT [SHADOW] 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 41.4MTRS. SMALL WK, WITH HIGH PART AT E END, LYING E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 360). AMEND TO WK 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN. G/S.

Circumstances of loss

18.9.67 CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK FOLLOWING EXPLOSIONS IN ENGINE ROOM. EX-MINESWEEPER ENGAGED IN UNDERWATER FILMING OPERATIONS. (DAILY TELEGRAPH, 18.9.67).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the REGENCY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The REGENCY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.153 N,5 50.307 W.

How deep is the REGENCY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The REGENCY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.153 N,5 50.307 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGENCY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the REGENCY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the REGENCY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the REGENCY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the REGENCY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The REGENCY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REGENCY (PROBABLY)?

The REGENCY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 265 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGENCY (PROBABLY)?

The REGENCY (PROBABLY) is classified as a survey vessel.

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