Horsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Horsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.169 N,6 23.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.919483
  • Longitude: -6.389233
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORSA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 1163
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1893
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3227/74 6.6.74 WK OF SV 'HORSA' LOCATED IN 495508N, 062318W USING DECCA AND MAGNETOMETER. SEABED SAND. NUMEROUS PROMINENT MASTS, GIRDERS, PLATING ETC LYING AROUND. HIGHEST POINT 13FT IN ABOUT 120FT [REDUCED]. (MR GILES, LYONESSE SALVAGE, 15.5.74). CHART AS WK 32MTRS. R/P.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1860 BY SCOTT & CO. LTD., GREENOCK, WENT AGROUND IN BREAD AND CHEESE COVE, ST MARTINS, AFTER MISSING STAYS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BLUFF, NEW ZEALAND TO ISLES OF SCILLY. LATER REFLOATED BUT SANK UNDER TOW APPARENTLY 21M SW BISHOP ROCK. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 3).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HORSA wreck located?

The HORSA wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.169 N,6 23.354 W.

How deep is the HORSA and where exactly is it located?

The HORSA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.169 N,6 23.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HORSA?

The seabed around the HORSA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HORSA sink?

The HORSA sank on Apr 4, 1893.

When was the wreck of the HORSA discovered?

The wreck of the HORSA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HORSA belong to?

The HORSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORSA carrying?

The HORSA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HORSA?

The HORSA had a tonnage of 1163 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORSA?

The HORSA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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