Umbre Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Umbre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.002 N,5 39.376 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.166700
  • Longitude: -5.656267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UMBRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.8 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1312
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Surveying Details

H2959/73 20.8.73 H2959/73 20.8.73 LOCATED IN 501003N, 053918W [OGB], POSN ESTIMATED FROM OS MAP. ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE MOZENS AND EAST SIDE OF PENDEEN COVE. BOILER, PART OF ENGINE AND SOME PIECES OF HULL SHOWING ABOVE THE SAND. BOW SECTION ABOUT 50YDS TO THE W. DEPTH ABOUT 30FT. (E GILES). NCA. H1310/83/9 3.2.83 H1310/83/9 3.2.83 REPD POSN CORRECT, AS IS DESCRIPTION. IRON PROPELLER FOUND. (A JENNIONS, 18.1.83). HH100/351/14 13.11.98 HH100/351/14 13.11.98 DIVED IN 500958N, 053919W [OGB] USING GPS. BOILER, IRON PROP AND ENGINE FORM THE MAIN PART OF THE WK. VARIOUS NON-FERROUS FITTINGS ARE CONCRETED TO THE ROCKS. NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AS IT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE SHORE AND VARIOUS ROCKS DRY NEARBY. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA. 10.7.12 10.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 5010.002N, 0539.376W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY WIGHAM, RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E J WILLIAMS, HULL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 195 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ROTTERDAM. RAN AGROUND IN DIRTY WEATHER. CREW ABANDONED TO BOATS. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOILER/PROP/ENGINE & DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the UMBRE wreck located?

The UMBRE wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.002 N,5 39.376 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UMBRE?

The seabed around the UMBRE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the UMBRE sink?

The UMBRE sank on Feb 20, 1899.

When was the wreck of the UMBRE discovered?

The wreck of the UMBRE was discovered in 1899.

What country did the UMBRE belong to?

The UMBRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UMBRE carrying?

The UMBRE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the UMBRE?

The UMBRE had a tonnage of 1312 tons.

What type of wreck is the UMBRE?

The UMBRE is classified as a steam ship.

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