Godolphin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Godolphin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.286 N,5 6.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.004767
  • Longitude: -5.101033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GODOLPHIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1888
Original Detection Year 1888
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.3.70 SUNK OFF BLACK HEAD, NEAR COVERACK. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). POSN 500015N, 050600W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1881 BY J. P. NINNES & SONS, CARDIFF, SUNK OFF BLACK HEAD ON VOYAGE FROM BILBAO TO NEWPORT. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the GODOLPHIN wreck located?

The GODOLPHIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.286 N,5 6.062 W.

When did the GODOLPHIN sink?

The GODOLPHIN sank on Jan 9, 1888.

When was the wreck of the GODOLPHIN discovered?

The wreck of the GODOLPHIN was discovered in 1888.

What country did the GODOLPHIN belong to?

The GODOLPHIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GODOLPHIN carrying?

The GODOLPHIN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GODOLPHIN?

The GODOLPHIN had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the GODOLPHIN?

The GODOLPHIN is classified as a steam ship.

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