Hms Magnificent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms magnificent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 19.14 N,4 56.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.319000
  • Longitude: -4.943167
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
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Magnificent is a historic English warship shipwreck located underwater near the French coast at coordinates 48 19.14 N, 4 56.59 W. Originally noted in historical records from 1982 and 1985, this archaeological site and underwater obstruction is situated at a depth of less than 20 meters with a position accuracy of 500 meters, though French wreck records from 1990 state that the remains may no longer exist following past recovery and artifact salvage efforts.

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.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON LE BOUFOULOC ROCKS, WHILST BLOCKADING BREST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 19.14 N,4 56.59 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MAGNIFICENT wreck located?

The HMS MAGNIFICENT wreck is located at coordinates 48 19.14 N,4 56.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MAGNIFICENT?

The seabed around the HMS MAGNIFICENT lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS MAGNIFICENT sink?

The HMS MAGNIFICENT sank on Mar 25, 1804.

When was the wreck of the HMS MAGNIFICENT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MAGNIFICENT was discovered in 1982.

What country did the HMS MAGNIFICENT belong to?

The HMS MAGNIFICENT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MAGNIFICENT?

The HMS MAGNIFICENT had a tonnage of 1612 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MAGNIFICENT?

The HMS MAGNIFICENT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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