Great Britain Iv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Great britain iv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 15.1 N,4 34.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.251667
  • Longitude: -4.571667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREAT BRITAIN IV
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H3895/72 26.3.81 RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT FOOT OF THE CLIFFS AT POINTE DE PORTZEN. (FALMOUTH MRSC, TELEX 091330 GMT MAR). NCA. AWAIT FRENCH NM. POSN 481506N, 043418W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. H4226/85 3.1.89 DESTROYED. DELETE FROM RECORDS. (EPSHOM, 10.6.88). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED, DRIFTED ONTO ROCKS AND BROKE UP. CREW OF TWO SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.243).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 15.1 N,4 34.3 W
Great Britain Iv on Wreck Map Great Britain Iv Wreck on Google Map

More Yacht Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the GREAT BRITAIN IV wreck located?

The GREAT BRITAIN IV wreck is located at coordinates 48 15.1 N,4 34.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREAT BRITAIN IV?

The seabed around the GREAT BRITAIN IV lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GREAT BRITAIN IV discovered?

The wreck of the GREAT BRITAIN IV was discovered in 1981.

What country did the GREAT BRITAIN IV belong to?

The GREAT BRITAIN IV belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GREAT BRITAIN IV?

The GREAT BRITAIN IV is classified as a yacht.

Back to Wrecks