Halloween Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Halloween Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.536 N,3 50.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.225600
  • Longitude: -3.834500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALLOWEEN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 971
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1887
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 2.9.98 LIES 100YDS OFF WESTERN END OF SOAR MILL COVE, AMID KELP IN 11MTRS. RIBS & WELL RUSTED IRON PLATES REMAIN, SOMETIMES COVERED BY SAND. A PORTHOLE WAS RECOVERED IN 1992. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON & DIVER MAGAZINE SEP'98). POSN 501330N, 035000W FOR FILING ONLY. 16.8.11 NOT ABLE TO ACCESS POSN. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DRIVEN ASHORE ONTO ROCKS AT SOAR MILL COVE DURING A SE GALE WHILE EN-ROUTE FOOCHOW TO LONDON. VESSEL BROKE UP WITHIN 3 DAYS. BUILT 1870. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J. WILLIS & SONS. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON [PHOTO], SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the HALLOWEEN wreck located?

The HALLOWEEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.536 N,3 50.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HALLOWEEN?

The seabed around the HALLOWEEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HALLOWEEN sink?

The HALLOWEEN sank on Jan 17, 1887.

When was the wreck of the HALLOWEEN discovered?

The wreck of the HALLOWEEN was discovered in 1998.

What country did the HALLOWEEN belong to?

The HALLOWEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HALLOWEEN carrying?

The HALLOWEEN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HALLOWEEN?

The HALLOWEEN had a tonnage of 971 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALLOWEEN?

The HALLOWEEN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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