Stanley Force Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stanley force Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.444 N,1 59.784 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.690733
  • Longitude: -1.996400
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANLEY FORCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 586
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Surveying Details

H1272/53 21.2.53 H1272/53 21.2.53 SANK IN PA 3 MILES SW OF CAP DE LA HAGUE. (LL, 15.2.53). PLOTS IN 494130N, 015942W, APPROX. H3405/59 20.8.59 H3405/59 20.8.59 INS DW PA. NC 1106. H4984/74 6.4.78 H4984/74 6.4.78 NDW PA IN 494130N, 015947W [EUR]. (BREST NM 78 06 34). H3383/81 25.6.87 H3383/81 25.6.87 NOW DW PD IN 494130N, 015946W [EUR]. (BREST NM 87 22 34). NCA. 29.9.88 29.9.88 INS AS DW PA. NC 2669. 21.4.99 21.4.99 POSN ACCURACY 1000MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO DW PD. BR STD. 15.6.09 15.6.09 SHOWN AS DWPA ON FRENCH 7312 [PROOF DTD 18.3.09, 1:375,000]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4941.444N, 0159.784W.

Circumstances of loss

15.2.53 STRUCK A ROCK OR SOME OTHER SUBMERGED OBJECT, WAS HOLED AND EVENTUALLY FOUNDERED. PASSAGE ST SAMPSON, GUERNSEY, TO LONDON. (LL, 15.2.53).

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FAQ

Where is the STANLEY FORCE wreck located?

The STANLEY FORCE wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.444 N,1 59.784 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANLEY FORCE?

The seabed around the STANLEY FORCE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the STANLEY FORCE sink?

The STANLEY FORCE sank on Feb 14, 1953.

When was the wreck of the STANLEY FORCE discovered?

The wreck of the STANLEY FORCE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the STANLEY FORCE belong to?

The STANLEY FORCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STANLEY FORCE carrying?

The STANLEY FORCE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the STANLEY FORCE?

The STANLEY FORCE had a tonnage of 586 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANLEY FORCE?

The STANLEY FORCE is classified as a steam ship.

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