Hms Proselyte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms proselyte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 59.38 N,63 3.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.989667
  • Longitude: -63.058333
Wreck Depth 4.8 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PROSELYTE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 40.5 m
Width 11 m
Tonnage 748
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1801
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, 350MTRS W
Surveying Details HH100/351/02 2.3.90 HH100/351/02 2.3.90 SANK IN 175920N, 630333W. (T BURNETT). PROSELYTE RK SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON BA 2038. 14.11.98 14.11.98 WGD POSN OF PROSELYTE RIF: 175917N, 630330W. NE 2079. 10.1.07 10.1.07 SHOWN AS SHOAL PATCH
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 0004

Circumstances of loss

8.6.1796 EX DUTCH VESSEL 'JASON' CAPTURED 8.6.1796 FROM MUTINOUS CREW AT GREENOCK. WRECKED ON 'MAN OF WAR' SHOAL, OFF ST MAARTEN, DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OF HER MASTER.

General Comments

PROSELYTE RIF (MAN OF WAR)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 59.38 N,63 3.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS PROSELYTE wreck located?

The HMS PROSELYTE wreck is located at coordinates 17 59.38 N,63 3.5 W.

How deep is the HMS PROSELYTE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS PROSELYTE lies at a depth of about 4.8 meters and is located at coordinates 17 59.38 N,63 3.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PROSELYTE?

The seabed around the HMS PROSELYTE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS PROSELYTE sink?

The HMS PROSELYTE sank on Sep 4, 1801.

When was the wreck of the HMS PROSELYTE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PROSELYTE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the HMS PROSELYTE belong to?

The HMS PROSELYTE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PROSELYTE?

The HMS PROSELYTE had a tonnage of 748 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PROSELYTE?

The HMS PROSELYTE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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