Shambles Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Shambles Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 53.038 N,3 27.072 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 63 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SHAMBLES |
| Type | sloop |
| Length | 10.1 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 1, 1982 |
| Original Detection Year | 1982 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3160/69 17.9.82 H3160/69 17.9.82 SANK AFTER STRIKING METAL OBJECT ON PASSAGE FROM PLYMOUTH TO ST PETER PORT. OBJECT APPEARS TO HAVE SUNK ALSO. (BRIXHAM CG TELEX DTD 1.9.82 & LL, 3.9.82). CHART AS USCPA 55.0MTRS IN 495300N, 032700W. BR STD. 19.1.01 19.1.01 NOT CHARTED. RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
33FT SLOOP 'SHAMBLES' HIT SUBMERGED OBJECT, BELIEVED TO METAL, AND SANK WHILST ON SINGLE-HANDED PASSAGE FROM PLYMOUTH TO ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY. FURTHER INFORMATION OBTAINED BY HM FISHERY PROTECTION VESSEL BICKINGTON INDICATES THAT THE OBJECT SANK AFTER THE IMPACT WITH THE YACHT. (BRIXHAM CG MRCC).
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49 53.038 N,3 27.072 W
Shambles on Wreck Map
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