Courier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Courier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 19.86 S,59 18.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.331000
  • Longitude: -59.301000
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COURIER
Type barque
Flag US
Tonnage 400
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1854
Original Detection Year 1854
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.3.70 LOST ON BULL POINT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 525951S, 591748W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SAN FRANCISCO FOR NEW YORK. A TOTAL LOSS ON BULL POINT. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the COURIER wreck located?

The COURIER wreck is located at coordinates 52 19.86 S,59 18.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COURIER?

The seabed around the COURIER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the COURIER sink?

The COURIER sank on Apr 1, 1854.

When was the wreck of the COURIER discovered?

The wreck of the COURIER was discovered in 1854.

What country did the COURIER belong to?

The COURIER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the COURIER?

The COURIER had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the COURIER?

The COURIER is classified as a barque.

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