Sheila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sheila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.036 N,4 42.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.133933
  • Longitude: -4.707750
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEILA
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 7.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1999
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2014

Surveying Details

HH232/450/04 10.5.99 SANK IN 5007.35N, 0442.14W [OGB]. (MRCC FALMOUTH, FAX DTD 2.5.99). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH232/450/04 13.5.99 WRECKAGE TRAWLED UP BY FV CAZADORA IN 5008.00N, 0442.4W [OGB], OR 146DEGS, 6.5M FROM DODMAN POINT. WRECKAGE CONSISTS OF WOODEN STERN SECTION PAINTED LIGHT BLUE, WHITE SPAR AND TWO BLOCKS AND FLARES. NO NAME VISIBLE. FLARES DATED 1.5.98 TO 12.2002. (MRSC BRIXHAM, TLX DTD 13.5.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 18.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF TWO RESCUED. PASSAGE FALMOUTH TO GUERNSEY.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SHEILA wreck located?

The SHEILA wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.036 N,4 42.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEILA?

The seabed around the SHEILA lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the SHEILA sink?

The SHEILA sank on May 2, 1999.

When was the wreck of the SHEILA discovered?

The wreck of the SHEILA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the SHEILA belong to?

The SHEILA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SHEILA?

The SHEILA is classified as a yacht.

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