Sandfly Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sandfly Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 24.534 N,5 9.062 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SANDFLY |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 33 |
| Tonnage Type | net |
| Cargo | sand |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 25, 1920 |
| Original Detection Year | 1920 |
| Last Detection Year | 2011 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 25.9.20 FOUNDERED W SIDE OF KELSEY HEAD IN 502430N, 050900W APPROX., CLOSE INSHORE AND NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (C-IN-C DEVONPORT, TELEGRAM). NCA. H2959/73 24.10.73 BELIEVED TO BE WK IN 502330N, 051000W. (E GILES). SEE [16478]. NCA. 21.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). SEABED FISSURED ROCK. AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 21, 2011 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1898. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HAYLE FOR LLANELLI. SPRANG A SERIOUS LEAK AND FOUNDERED CLOSE TO KELSEY HEAD. SOME 15 FEET OF MAST VISIBLE. CREW LANDED AT NEWQUAY. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS - NORTH COAST & SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 24.534 N,5 9.062 W
Sandfly on Wreck Map
Sandfly Wreck on Google Map
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