Excel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Excel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 45.483 N,1 4.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.758050
  • Longitude: -1.068050
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCEL
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2584/25 16.4.25 H2584/25 16.4.25 ST IN 504530N, 010406W OR 010DEGS, 5.25C FROM HORSE FORT LIGHT. (KHM PORTSMOUTH NOTICE 4/25). NOTE. H2584/25 20.8.25 H2584/25 KETCH MAST CARRIED AWAY. HULL AWASH AT LWOS. (HM DOCKYARD PORTSMOUTH, 20.8.25). NCA. H2584/25 28.8.25 H2584/25 28.8.25 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED TO 504529N, 010405W OR 012DEGS, 5.2C FROM HORSE FORT LIGHT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3470/35 24.10.35 H3470/35 24.10.35 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 394. H4824/75 10.3.77 H4824/75 10.3.77 NO TRACE BY SIDE-SCAN SONAR AT OPTIMUM RANGE IN VERY GOOD WATER CONDITIONS. CONSIDER NO LONGER EXTANT AND CAN SAFELY BE REMOVED FROM CHARTS. [NO DATE GIVEN BUT PRESUME SUMMER 1976]. (SCES REPORT FOR HI 71/76). DELETED. R/P. H1937/80 11.8.82 H1937/80 11.8.82 NO LONGER EXISTS ACCORDING TO MR WALSH. (SCESU, HI 4(A)). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2000
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FAQ

Where is the EXCEL wreck located?

The EXCEL wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.483 N,1 4.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCEL?

The seabed around the EXCEL lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the EXCEL sink?

The EXCEL sank on Apr 8, 1925.

When was the wreck of the EXCEL discovered?

The wreck of the EXCEL was discovered in 1925.

What type of wreck is the EXCEL?

The EXCEL is classified as a sailing vessel.