Zephyr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Zephyr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.04 N,1 10.312 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.050667
  • Longitude: 1.171867
Wreck Depth 19.091 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZEPHYR
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 29.4 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 27.36
Sonar Width 9.14
Shadow Height 1.05
Orientation 178
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2022

Surveying Details

H3042/15 5.7.15 SUNK ON N SIDE OF SHERINGHAM SHOAL WITH A LEAST DEPTH OVER ALL PARTS OF 46FT. MASTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. INS AS WK 7FMS (1915) IN 530310N, 011025E. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS. NE 1094. H456/58 25.9.58 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. NC 106. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 20.9.92 IN 530300.9N, 011024.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.9, FOUL AT 18.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 19.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). BR STD. SEP 2020/000083299 11.1.21 EXAM'D 15.04.20; IN 5303.040N, 0110.312E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 19.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 27.36MTRS, WIDTH 9.14MTRS, HT 1.05MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9211). AMEND DW 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD AS A 3-MASTED SCHOONER IN 1865 BY BELLOT, JERSEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURGOYNE. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR GOOLE. CARGO CHINA CLAY. STRANDED.

General Comments

Remains of broken wreckage, shoalest point found in

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 3.04 N,1 10.312 E
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FAQ

Where is the ZEPHYR wreck located?

The ZEPHYR wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.04 N,1 10.312 E.

How deep is the ZEPHYR and where exactly is it located?

The ZEPHYR lies at a depth of about 19.091 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.04 N,1 10.312 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZEPHYR?

The seabed around the ZEPHYR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ZEPHYR sink?

The ZEPHYR sank on Jun 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ZEPHYR discovered?

The wreck of the ZEPHYR was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ZEPHYR belong to?

The ZEPHYR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ZEPHYR carrying?

The ZEPHYR was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the ZEPHYR?

The ZEPHYR had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZEPHYR?

The ZEPHYR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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