The American Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
The american Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 12.663 N,3 27.974 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | -4 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | THE AMERICAN |
| Type | barque |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1974 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 8, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
DRIVEN ON TO MINEHEAD STRAND WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BRISTOL TO WATERFORD. CARRIED A COMPANY OF TROOPS AND CIVILIAN PASSENGERS, OF WHOM 78 DROWNED AND SOME WERE WASHED ASHORE AT DUNSTER.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 12.663 N,3 27.974 W
The American on Wreck Map
The American Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
TIMBERS AND DECK PLANKING ONLY