James & Sarah (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
James & sarah (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.96 N,3 4.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.249333
  • Longitude: -3.081500
Wreck Depth -1 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1880
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5019/79 31.5.84 ST, DRIES 1MTR, SHOWN IN 511455N, 030515W ON MARKED-UP CUTTING OF 1152. (CAPT CURNOW, BRIDGWATER HBR MASTER). - NM BLOCK. 12.3.08 CONSIDERED THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY 'JAMES & SARAH' FROM BRIDGWATER. MERCURY NEWSPAPER REPORTS SUPPLIED BY MIKE BISSET. SEP 2015/000066049 01/04/2015 REPORTED TO LIE 0.25M EAST IN 5114.96N, 0304.89W [WGD]. (PORT OF BRIDGWATER, NM 4/15). AMEND POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1830. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W GOODLAND (GOODLANDS COAL MERCHANTS, TAUNTON). PASSAGE LYDNEY FOR BURNHAM. SIGHTED ROUNDING THE GORE, BUT CAPSIZED IN HEAVY SQUALL DURING NNW GALE. CREW OF 3 LOST. WILL NOT BE RECOVERED. (SIBI & BRIDGEWATER MERCURY).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.96 N,3 4.89 W.

How deep is the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.96 N,3 4.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) sink?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 15, 1880.

When was the wreck of the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY)?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY)?

The JAMES & SARAH (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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