Lady Hamilton Of Helford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Lady hamilton of helford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.41 N,5 2.595 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.106833
  • Longitude: -5.043250
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 8.5 m
Width 3 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 67
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SEP 2007/000071698 4.10.07 SUNK IN 5006.41N, 0502.595W [WGD]. 'ANGLIAN PRINCESS' RECOVERED LARGE LOG CLOSE TO SINKING POSN. (FALMOUTH CG, SAR SITREP 1 DTD 3.10.07). 4.10.07 FV 'BLYTHE SPIRIT' (FH 683) REPORTED STRIKING UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT IN APPROX POSN OF SINKING OF LADY HAMILTON. 'POSSIBLE THAT LADY HAMILTON IS NOT FULLY SUNK'. (FALMOUTH CG, SAR SITREP 2 DTD 3.10.07). 4.10.07 NO KNOWLEDGE OF INTENTION TO SALVAGE. (TELECON, FALMOUTH CG DTD 4.10.07). DETAILS ON THE SIZE OF THE LADY HAMILTON, LENGTH 8.53MTRS, BEAM 2.98MTRS, DRAUGHT 1.52MTRS, CONSTRUCTION WOOD, BUILT 1973 AT LOOE, CORNWALL. (MAIB WEB REPORT 11/02). 4.10.07 SAR SITREP 2 FROM FALMOUTH CG MAY BE IN ERROR, 'LADY HAMILTON' & 'BLYTH SPIRIT' MAY HAVE COLLIDED. DEPTH OVER WK HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED & HAS FOUND TO BE AT LEAST 20MTRS, 'NOT CONSIDERED A NAVIGATIONAL ISSUE'. OWNER OF 'LADY HAMILTON' TO BE CONTACTED WITH RESPECT TO POSSIBLE SALVAGE. (TELECOM, FALMOUTH HBR MASTER DTD 4.10.07). AWAIT FURTHER, WZ IN FORCE. INS NDW. BR STD. 10.10.07 NO FURTHER INFORMATION, BUT MAIB KNOWN TO BE INVOLVED (FALMOUTH CG, TELECOM DTD 10.10.07). 18.10.07 DEPTH CHECKED WITH ECHO SOUNDER & FOUND TO BE 18-19MTRS IN 25MTRS. HOWEVER, IT APPEARS THAT THE WK IS UPRIGHT AND THEREFORE IT IS LIKELY THAT THE MAST IS STILL IN SITU & HAS NOT BEEN PICKED UP BY THE ECHO SOUNDER - IN WHICH CASE THERE MAY BE A CLEARANCE OF ONLY ABOUT 15MTRS. WK MAY BE SALVAGED. FALMOUTH HBR TO ISSUE A LOCAL NOTICE. (MR KILLINGBECK, DEPUTY HBR MASTER, TELECON 18.10.07). AMEND TO DW. AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2007/000083546 13.11.07 WK HAS BEEN RAISED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. (M SAMSON, HBR MASTER FALMOUTH, TELECON 13.11.07). AMENDED TO LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT, CREW OF THREE RESCUED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 6.41 N,5 2.595 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD wreck located?

The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.41 N,5 2.595 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD?

The seabed around the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD sink?

The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD sank on Oct 3, 2007.

When was the wreck of the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD discovered?

The wreck of the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD was discovered in 2007.

What country did the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD belong to?

The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD?

The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD had a tonnage of 67 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD?

The LADY HAMILTON OF HELFORD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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