Hms Anson Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms anson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.161 N,5 17.805 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.069350
  • Longitude: -5.296750
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ANSON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1369
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1807
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1807
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Anson shipwreck details and history located off Loe Bar Cornwall at coordinates 50 4.161 N 5 17.805 W featuring a widely scattered wreck site with cannons ballast blocks and cannon balls resting in a general depth of 6 meters where the structure covers and uncovers as the sand bar shifts

Surveying Details

H1932/30 20.3.30 WK ON LOE BAR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H4696/24 13.4.60 WRECKED ON LOE BAR IN 500400N, 051745W. (ADMIRALTY MEMO). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4696/24 24.8.61 EXCLUSIVE SALVAGE RIGHTS SOLD TO MR ROWLAND MORRIS OF PENZANCE FOR TEN POUNDS. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS STARTED. (DAILY TELEGRAPH, 21.8.61). NCA. WRECK IS COVERED BY LOE BAR BUT MAY UNCOVER AFTER A STRONG WESTERLY GALE. CANNON RECOVERED BY NAVAL AIR COMMAND DIVERS IN 1964. NCA. H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. NO SPECIAL SEARCH. (HMS WOODLARK, 20.12.73). NCA. HH100/351/21 26.5.04 LOCATED & DIVED ON 25.5.04, IN 5004.161N, 0517.805W [WGD] USING GPS. WK COVERS AND UNCOVERS AS SAND BAR SHIFTS, CURRENTLY UNCOVERED AND STANDING 1.25MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. 12-14 CANNONS LIE ON SEABED, TOGETHER WITH BALLAST BLOCKS, CANNON BALLS AND A FEW PIECES OF LEAD REMAIN AMONGST THE WRECKAGE. WK IS WIDELY SCATTERED OVER A 40MTR RADIUS, WITH GUNS FACING PARALLEL TO SHORE. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 26.5.04). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B IN LISTED POSN. PROBABLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). RETAIN FOUL. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1781 AT PLYMOUTH DOCKYARD. 44 GUNS INC 32PDR CARRONADES. SAILED FALMOUTH ON 24 DEC FOR BLOCKADE OFF BREST. MISTOOK LAND'S END FOR THE LIZARD IN VIOLENT W STORM, BORE UP FOR FALMOUTH BUT DISCOVERED THAT THEY HAD TURNED INTO MOUNTS BAY. ANCHORED OFF LOE BAR. ALL THREE ANCHORS PARTED, SWUNG BROADSIDE ON TO SHORE, CAPSIZED AND SOON BROKE UP. OVER 120 LIVES LOST INCLUDING CAPTAIN LYDIARD. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

WRECKAGE & CANNON, UNCOVERS AS SAND MOVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.161 N,5 17.805 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ANSON wreck located?

The HMS ANSON wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.161 N,5 17.805 W.

When did the HMS ANSON sink?

The HMS ANSON sank on Dec 29, 1807.

When was the wreck of the HMS ANSON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ANSON was discovered in 1807.

What country did the HMS ANSON belong to?

The HMS ANSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ANSON?

The HMS ANSON had a tonnage of 1369 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ANSON?

The HMS ANSON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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