Antoinette (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Antoinette (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.478 N,4 55.676 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.541300
  • Longitude: -4.927933
Wreck Depth -1.3 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 1118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1895
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77/116 26.4.77 REPD LOST ON DOOM BAR/TOWN BAR, PADSTOW. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). POSN 503355N, 045612W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1938/79 10.12.81 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 59B/81). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2010/000090928 9.6.10 OLD WOODEN WK REMAINS EXPOSED IN 5032.5N, 0455.75W [WGD]. WRECKAGE DRIES 1.3MTRS AND CURRENTLY PROTRUDES APPROX 1MTR ABOVE THE SURROUNDING SANDS. HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS HAVE REMOVED SOME OF THE MORE DANGEROUS WRECKAGE, BUT MANY HEAVY TIMBER BAULKS REMAIN AND ARE A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. MARKED BY SMALL ISO DANGER BUOY. TIDAL ACTION CONTINUES TO SCOUR AWAY SAND AND UNCOVER FUTHER SECTIONS OF WRECKAGE. (PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS, LOCAL NM 1/10 DTD 12.5.10). NCA. 14.6.10 LIES IN 5032.483N, 0455.665W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. (R ATKINSON, HARBOURMASTER PADSTOW, TELECON 14.6.10). INS AS ST DRIES 1.3MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM 3431/10. SEP 2011/000219032 28.11.11 BUOY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY MORE SUBSTANTIAL ITEM LIT FL(2). WK IS STILL EXPOSED. (R ATKINSON, HARBOURMASTER PADSOW, EMAIL DTD 23.11.11). RSDRA2017000205487 28-06-17 WK LOCATED IN 5032.478N, 0455.676W [WGD]. (UKHO IMAGERY PHOTOPLOT,PG3281). MOVE TO REVISED POSN. RSDRA2020/000166382 16.07.2020 ISO DANGER BUOY REMOVED. (PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS NM 15/2020, 09.07.2020). RSDRA2020/000173900 24.07.2020 WK REPORTED TO BE COVERED BY SEABED. ISO DANGER BUOY (SEE RSDRA2020/000166382) USED TO MARK REMNANTS OF WHAT REMAINED OF THIS WRECK AFTER EXPLOSIVES WERE USED TO REMOVE IT IN 2011. A WRECK WHICH IS NOW SHOWING JUST INSIDE THE DOOM BAR IS BELIEVED TO BE THE OTHER HALF OF ANTOINETTE (N.B.:POSSIBLY WRECK CURRENTLY LISTED AS WK_ID 17734?). (PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, DTD 16.07.2020). AFTER DISCUSSION WITH WRECKS DEPARTMENT (T.ROY) AMENDED TO 'DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK' AND KEPT DRIES 1.3MTRS AS AREA OF SEABED MOBILITY IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SMALL CRAFT ANCHORAGE.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD AND RIGGED AS A SHIP. WAS LATER REDUCED TO A BARQUE. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR SANTOS. BECAME UNMANAGEABLE IN A HEAVY SQUALL. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY THE TUG PRINCESS MAY BUT SOON BROKE LOOSE AND DRIFTED INTO THE SURF WHERE SHE BROKE UP. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 2).

General Comments

1 HALF OF ANTOINETTE NOW COVERED BY SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 32.478 N,4 55.676 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.478 N,4 55.676 W.

How deep is the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.478 N,4 55.676 W.

When did the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 2, 1895.

When was the wreck of the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY)?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1118 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY)?

The ANTOINETTE (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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