Conqueror Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Conqueror Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.374 N,5 32.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.072900
  • Longitude: -5.541083
Wreck Depth 1.1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONQUEROR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 65.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 8.1
Sonar Length 5.4
Sonar Width 4.3
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5279/77 3.1.78 AGROUND, BOWS IN POSN 021DEGS, 0.25M FROM PENZER POINT. DECKS AWASH, LISTING TO STBD AND APPEARS TO BE BREAKING UP. (LANDSEND CG, SIG DTD 27.12.77). CHART AS ST IN 500425N, 053221W. NE 777. 3.1.78 STILL POSSIBILITY OF WK BEING SALVAGED. (CG, GWENNAP HEAD, TELECOM 3.1.78). NCA YET. 9.1.78 NOT YET ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 7.1.78). NCA. 10.1.78 SLIPPED BACK TOWARDS DEEPER WATER, ABOUT 5MTRS, DIVERS CURRENTLY SEALING VESSEL PREPARATORY TO REFLOATING. (LL, 10.1.78). NCA. H5279/77 30.1.78 TOTAL LOSS. SOLD AS LYING TO EUROSALVE LTD, FOLKESTONE. (LL, 26.1.78). NCA. H5279/77 16.1.79 HAS SLIPPED OFF REEF AND NO LONGER VISIBLE. (MRSC, LANDS END, SIG DTD 4.1.79). AMEND TO DWPA IN 500421N, 053215W. NE 777. 1.6.81 DIVED ON AND NOTHING FOUND 23.5.81. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BROKEN UP COMPLETELY AND NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. (M. SKELSEY, 1.6.81). NCA YET. HH100/351/01 22.2.02 [WGD] POSN: 5004.378N, 0532.464W. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL 20.2.02). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/246/01 - SEP 2009/000041156 30.4.09 EXAM'D 7.08 IN 5004.374N, 0532.465W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.15 IN GEN DEPTH 4.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 5.4MTRS, WIDTH 4.3MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. SMALL, BROKEN WRECKAGE LOCATED OVER RUGGED ROCKY TOPOGRAPHY. REMAINING DEBRIS IN TWO PARTS APPEARS TO HAVE SLIPPED 70MTRS DOWNSLOPE. DEBRIS LIES IN: 5004.348N, 0532.436W, LEAST DEPTH 6.30 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS & IN 5004.350N, 0532.415W, LEAST DEPTH 7.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.0MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND WK 1.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO, LTD, ABERDEE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HELLYER BROS LTD. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER AT PENZER POINT, MOUNTS BAY. DECLARED CTL AND SOLD TO EUROSALVE LTD, FOLKESTONE, BUT WAS ABANDONE. (MSD & SIBI).

General Comments

MAIN PART WITH DEBRIS DOWNSLOPE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.374 N,5 32.465 W
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FAQ

Where is the CONQUEROR wreck located?

The CONQUEROR wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.374 N,5 32.465 W.

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

The CONQUEROR lies at a depth of about 1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.374 N,5 32.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONQUEROR?

The seabed around the CONQUEROR lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the CONQUEROR sink?

The CONQUEROR sank on Dec 27, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CONQUEROR discovered?

The wreck of the CONQUEROR was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CONQUEROR belong to?

The CONQUEROR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONQUEROR?

The CONQUEROR had a tonnage of 1157 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONQUEROR?

The CONQUEROR is classified as a trawler.

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