Hms Magnificent Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hms magnificent Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
48 19.14 N,4 56.59 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 19 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS MAGNIFICENT |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 51.5 m |
| Width | 14.3 m |
| Tonnage | 1612 |
| Tonnage Type | builders' measurement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 25, 1804 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1982 |
| Last Detection Year | 1990 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | 8.11.85 LOCATED IN 481912N, 045630W APPROX. APPLICATION TO PURCHASE. (K DUNSTAN, NRE31B/2753, 8.11.85). NCA. NOT CHARTED BY FRENCH. 11.5.89 LOCATED IN 1982. EFFORTS TO EXAMINE & RECOVER ARTIFACTS OBSTRUCTED BY FRENCH AUTHORITIES. (W BOWEN, TELECON 10.5.89). NCA. 31.5.90 ENGLISH WARSHIP 'HMS MAGNIFICENT' IN 481912N, 045630W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS. STATED TO NO LONGER EXIST. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14584265). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
WRECKED ON LE BOUFOULOC ROCKS, WHILST BLOCKADING BREST.
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