Hms Eagle (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms eagle (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.236 N,6 26.537 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.870600
  • Longitude: -6.442283
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 46.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Tonnage 1053
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1707
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 5.10.70 POSN 495200N, 062630W [OGB]. BELIEVED TO BE SITE OF WK OF HMS ROMNEY. CANNON, ANCHORS AND CANNON BALLS FOUND BY LOCAL DIVERS ON SEABED DURING 1969. (ST ATHAN SUB AQUA CLUB, 19.6.70). NCA. H2568/71 14.11.73 STRUCK CREBINICKS. WK FOUND BY DIVERS IN 1969. BELL RECOVERED. LIES IN 120FT. ONLY ANCHORS AND CANNON VISIBLE. AREA FULLY EXAMINED BUT NOTHING FOUND USING E/S. (HMS HECATE, ROS DTD 16.7.73). H2529 20.3.75 INS RESTRICTED AREA, RADIUS 200MTRS, CENTRED ON 495212N, 062629W [OGB], WITH LEGEND. BR STD. H1280/76 29.1.76 ALL TRACE OF WOOD HAS LONG SINCE GONE. ALL THAT REMAINS ON THE SITE ARE NUMEROUS IRON CANNON, ANCHORS, CANNON BALLS AND SMALLER ARTEFACTS AMONG THE ROCKS. THE MAJORITY OF THE LATTER LIE IN A GULLY ON THE E SIDE OF TEARING LEDGE AND RUNNING N/S, DEPTH BEING 120FT IN N, 70FT IN S. A FEW ARTIFACTS LIE ON S SIDE OF THE LEDGE IN 90 TO 120FT. THIS IS BELIEVED TO BE THE SITE OF WK OF HMS EAGLE, SUNK 1707. 62 CANNON HAVE NOW BEEN FOUND ON SITE. EAGLE WAS A 70 GUNS SHIP, ROMNEY ONLY HAD 48 GUNS. EAGLE'S CAPTAIN WAS ROBERT HANCOCK. (RAF HONNINGTON, SAC EXPEDITION REPORT 1, 15.8.75). H1325/79 16.3.81 EVIDENCE THAT THIS IS WRECK OF THE EAGLE AND NOT THE ROMNEY IS OVERWHELMING. (THE SCILLONIAN, NO. 211, SUMMER 1980). 28.6.01 EUT POSN: 4952.236N, 0626.537W. NE 34. SEP 2019/000100083 9.5.19 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2019. Protected by the WRECKS ACT 1973. NFS. (SEP 2019000100268). NCA
Last Amended Date May 9, 2019

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED ON ROCKS DUE TO NAVIGATIONAL ERROR. WAS PART OF FLEET OF 15 SHIPS OF THE LINE, 5 FRIGATES AND 1 YACHT UNDER THE COMMAND OF SIR CLOUDESLEY SHOVEL, RETURNING FROM SEIGE OF TOULON.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.236 N,6 26.537 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 22, 1707.

When was the wreck of the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1053 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS EAGLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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