Where is the HMS VENERABLE wreck located?

The HMS VENERABLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.701 N,3 33.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VENERABLE?

The seabed around the HMS VENERABLE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS VENERABLE sink?

The HMS VENERABLE sank on Nov 24, 1804.

When was the wreck of the HMS VENERABLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VENERABLE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HMS VENERABLE belong to?

The HMS VENERABLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VENERABLE?

The HMS VENERABLE had a tonnage of 1669 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VENERABLE?

The HMS VENERABLE is classified as a sailing vessel.

Hms Venerable Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms venerable Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 25.701 N,3 33.064 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.428350 Longitude: -3.551067
Water Depth	3 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	HMS VENERABLE
Type	sailing vessel
Flag	GB
Length	51.8 m
Width	14.6 m
Tonnage	1669
Tonnage Type	builders' measurement
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 24, 1804
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1993
Last Detection Year	2011
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	11.10.93 11.10.93 LOCATED IN 502542N, 033304W [OGB] USING GPS. VERY BROKEN UP. MANY ARTEFACTS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED OVER THE YEARS. TO BE CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE HISTORIC WRECK SITE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J MOORE, ADU, TELECON). 19.2.99 19.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 11.4.11 11.4.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MMT, HI 1357). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Apr 11, 2011

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED 'OFF TORBAY'. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COLLEDGE). WENT ASHORE ON ROUNDHAM HEAD WHILE TRYING TO RECOVER A MARINE WHO HAD FALLEN OVERBOARD WHILE THE VESSEL WAS WEIGHING ANCHOR. (LOST SHIPS OF THE RN).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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