Sisters Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sisters Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.384 N,1 36.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.639733
  • Longitude: -1.611617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SISTERS
Type schooner
Flag GB
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1832
Original Detection Year 1832
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Surveying Details

H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED S OF BLUE CAPS, FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. HOME PORT NEWCASTLE. FOUNDERED.

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FAQ

Where is the SISTERS wreck located?

The SISTERS wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.384 N,1 36.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SISTERS?

The seabed around the SISTERS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SISTERS sink?

The SISTERS sank on Nov 23, 1832.

When was the wreck of the SISTERS discovered?

The wreck of the SISTERS was discovered in 1832.

What country did the SISTERS belong to?

The SISTERS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SISTERS carrying?

The SISTERS was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the SISTERS?

The SISTERS is classified as a schooner.

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