Sovereign (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Sovereign (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 20.028 N,4 50.066 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 49 m |
| Water Depth | 50 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | CA |
| Length | 61.6 m |
| Width | 11.9 m |
| Draught | 6.7 |
| Tonnage | 1224 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 19, 1890 |
| Original Detection Year | 1978 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 512804N, 045640W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED IN 512825.0N, 045500.7W [OGB]. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77 19.9.78). THIS RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE 12281]. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 5, 1982 |
Circumstances of loss
IN COLLISION WITH THE BRITISH SS HIGHGATE. BOTH SANK. 8 LIVES LOST.
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