Waverley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Waverley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.24 N,2 25.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.520667
  • Longitude: -2.419667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAVERLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1873
Original Detection Year 1873
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2001

Surveying Details

20.2.70 20.2.70 REPORTED SUNK IN THREE DIFFERENT POSNS: [1] ON TAUTENAY ROCK AT HEAD OF SMALL RUSSEL; [2] ON HUMPS ROCKS ABOUT 3 MILES FROM GURNSEY COAST; [3] ON FLATBONE ROCK. THE POSN OF FLAT BONE ROCK IS GIVEN AS 493117.51N, 022513W. A REPORT ON VESSEL 'LA HAVRE' STATES THAT THIS VESSEL WAS WRECKED ON FLAT BONE ROCK THE SAME ROCK ON WHICH THE 'WAVERLEY' WAS WRECKED. (TELECON LLOYDS). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3635/71 3.9.79 H3635/71 3.9.79 LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DIVERS CONFIRM 'WAVERLEY' IS ON FLAT BONE ROCK [PLATTE BOUE]. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). 5.2.01 5.2.01 POSN OF FLAT BONE ROCK [PLATTE BOUE] RE-ASSESSED AS 4931.30N, 0225.10W [EUR]. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 29.1.09 29.1.09 DW PD IN 4931.23N, 0225.30W [WGD] SHOWN ON FRENCH 7159 [2ND EDN' 08]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK EN ROUTE SOUTHAMPTON FOR ST PETER PORT.

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FAQ

Where is the WAVERLEY wreck located?

The WAVERLEY wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.24 N,2 25.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAVERLEY?

The seabed around the WAVERLEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the WAVERLEY sink?

The WAVERLEY sank on Jun 5, 1873.

When was the wreck of the WAVERLEY discovered?

The wreck of the WAVERLEY was discovered in 1873.

What country did the WAVERLEY belong to?

The WAVERLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAVERLEY carrying?

The WAVERLEY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WAVERLEY?

The WAVERLEY had a tonnage of 593 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAVERLEY?

The WAVERLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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