Wrangels Palais Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status historic
Wrangels palais Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 25.467 N,0 43.388 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.424450
  • Longitude: -0.723133
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WRANGELS PALAIS
Type military vessel
Flag DK
Length 38.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1687
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2018

Surveying Details

HA141/02/01/02 6.9.90 AREA 100MTRS RADIUS CENTRED ON 602230N, 004316W [OGB] DESIGNATED AS A MATTER OF URGENCY AS RESTRICTED AREA UNDER PROVISIONS OF PROTECTION OF WKS ACT, 1973. WRECK TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS DANISH 46 GUN WARSHIP WRANGELS PALAIS, WHICH SANK 1687. (DEPT OF TRANSPORT, 21.8.90). PLOTS IN 100MTRS - POSN QUERIED. LATITUDE SHOULD READ 602530N. SOME BRONZE CANNON WERE LIFTED BEFORE SITE DESIGNATED. (A MARGETTS, DOT, TELECON). NCA. HA141/02/01/02 23.1.91 AREA, 100MTRS RADIUS, CENTRED ON 602530N, 004316W [OGB] DESIGNATED AS PROTECTED WRECK SITE. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO.2573 OF 1990). INS AS HISORIC WK WITH RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 100MTRS. - NM 316/91. 20.9.13 [WGD] POSN: 6025.467N, 0043.388W. 20.9.13 PREVIOUS DESIGNATION REVOKED. REDESIGNATED UNDER MARINE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010 FROM 1.11.13. (P ROBERTSON, HISTORIC SCOTLAND LTR AMB/105 DTD 17.9.13). SEP 2017/000078339 20.12.17 NOT LOCATED BY MULTIBEAM SURVEY 2017. (MMT, HI 1512). HISTORIC WRECK. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER STRIKING A ROCK, IN THICK FOG, WHILE CHASING BARBARY PIRATES. CONTEMPORARY COURT MARTIAL RECORDS SURVIVE. (ADU).

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FAQ

Where is the WRANGELS PALAIS wreck located?

The WRANGELS PALAIS wreck is located at coordinates 60 25.467 N,0 43.388 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WRANGELS PALAIS?

The seabed around the WRANGELS PALAIS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the WRANGELS PALAIS sink?

The WRANGELS PALAIS sank on Jul 23, 1687.

When was the wreck of the WRANGELS PALAIS discovered?

The wreck of the WRANGELS PALAIS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the WRANGELS PALAIS belong to?

The WRANGELS PALAIS belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the WRANGELS PALAIS?

The WRANGELS PALAIS is classified as a military vessel.

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