Sarah Anderson (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sarah anderson (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.756 N,4 46.317 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.645933
  • Longitude: -4.771950
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 52.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 50.6
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 150
Tonnage 589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,chemicals,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1886
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2011

Surveying Details

30.1.70 30.1.70 REPORTED TO HAVE FOUNDERED BESIDE GULL ROCK. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). POSN 503830N, 044600W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 9.8.11 9.8.11 LOCATED 1.3.11 IN 5038.756N, 0446.317W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.13 IN GEN DEPTH 11.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50.6MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). INS AS WK 9.1MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 BY T ROYDEN & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R G SHARP & CO. PASSAGE COQUIMBO FOR FLEETWOOD. CAME TO ANCHOR NEAR PORT ISSAC IN A DISMASTED CONDITION, DRAGGED AND LATER FOUNDERED. ALL HANDS LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL, APPARENTLY COLLAPSED, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.756 N,4 46.317 W.

How deep is the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.756 N,4 46.317 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 17, 1886.

When was the wreck of the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1886.

What country did the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,chemicals,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 589 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)?

The SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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