Snow Squall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Snow squall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.506 S,57 51.306 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.691767
  • Longitude: -57.855100
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNOW SQUALL
Type sailing vessel
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1864
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 15, 2014

Surveying Details

H6778/68 22.2.71 FORWARD SECTION ONLY REMAINS. (CONDEMNED AT STANLEY). H2924/69 14.6.82 BOW OF 'SNOW SQUALL' STICKS OUT OF JETTY. BUILT AT PORTLAND, USA, IN 1851 AS A TEA CLIPPER. (DOWNEAST MAG, JUL '79). 3.3.83 AMENDED TO AGREE WITH JETTY HEAD SHAPE ON BA 2550. NE 1614. 27.3.84 INS IN 514130S, 575103W [SAP]. NC 1614. H2316/84 17.9.85 SEE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN FEB '85. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5141.506S, 5751.306W. NE 1614. 15.5.14 FORMS PART OF F.I. CO EAST JETTY HEAD & PLOTS ON FLT AREA. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CONDEMNED IN 1864, FORMS PART OF JETTY HEAD OF F.I. CO EAST JETTY, WITH 'WILLIAM SHAND'. REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN US 'GOLD RUSH' CLIPPER, ABANDONED 1851. VESSEL PUT INTO PORT STANLEY FOR REPAIRS IN MARCH 1864, AFTER RUNNING ASHORE IN THE STRAITS OF LE MAIRE. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES).

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FAQ

Where is the SNOW SQUALL wreck located?

The SNOW SQUALL wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.506 S,57 51.306 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNOW SQUALL?

The seabed around the SNOW SQUALL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SNOW SQUALL discovered?

The wreck of the SNOW SQUALL was discovered in 1864.

What type of wreck is the SNOW SQUALL?

The SNOW SQUALL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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