Reliance (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Reliance (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 31.243 N,2 26.529 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RELIANCE (PROBABLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 21.9 m |
| Width | 4.6 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 3, 1949 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1949 |
| Last Detection Year | 2009 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H5149/55 16.9.70 ST IN 503112.5N, 022627W. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NC 2255. HH3848/86/2 27.11.91 THIS IS PROBABLY THE WRECK OF THE KETCH RELIANCE - PHOTOGRAPH ENCLOSED. NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/154/01 29.12.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). POSN IS AT BASE OF CLIFFS. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 25, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN ASHORE AND LODGED IN CAVE ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTLAND BILL. (DORSET SHIPWRECKS).
Nearby Wrecks:
- Marguerita Wreck 506.4 M
- Sudon (Possibly) Wreck 632.8 M
- Camaret Wreck 754.1 M
- Bournemouth Wreck 1470.7 M
- Kylie Wreck 1724.8 M
- Myrtledene Wreck 2185.3 M
- Barmston Wreck 2824.3 M
- L'essroyable Wreck 2889.5 M
- Hms James Fennel Wreck 2927.6 M
- Luci Wreck 3005.3 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL