Portland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Portland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.775 N,5 18.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.862917
  • Longitude: -5.301617
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 90
Tonnage 54
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Surveying Details

H8205/27 12.12.27 DW (1927) IN 515145N, 051800W. (ST DAVID CG) - NM 53/27. H88/29 2.1.29 DELETED. (BOARD OF TRADE M12142/28) - NM 66/28. H3542/68 2.4.69 WK LOCATED 515145N, 051802W BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF THE PORTLAND. (R EDMUNDS) R/S. H1285/76 10.6.76 ON A SAND/SILT BOTTOM. SOME PIECES OF IRON-WORK INCLUDING A WINCH ON A PILE OF SMALL STONES. VERY POOR UNDERWATER VISIBILITY PREVENTED DETERMINATION OF EXTENT OR ORIENTATION OF WRECK. (SQDN LDR RAY) H4919/77 21.12.77 THE BOILER IS 8FT BY 10FT & OTHER STEEL IN PROPORTION. BELEIVED TO BE LARGER THAN 54TONS. LIES E/W. (E. GILES) H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20) NCA. H1288/83/361 20.3.84 DIVED ON IN 1983. BASICALLY ONLY THE CARGO TO BE FOUND WITH ONE OR TWO RIBS PROTRUDING & ENGINE AND OTHER IRON FITTINGS SCATTERED AROUND. PILE STANDS 2MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTHS 3-7MTRS. (S.HUMPHREY).. 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5151.775N, 0518.097W. 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1868 IN PORTSMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOOK SHIPPING CO LTD, HAVERFORDWEST. PASSAGE PORTHGAIN FOR PEMBROKE. STRANDED AND LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, CARGO AND DEBRIS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.775 N,5 18.097 W
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FAQ

Where is the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.775 N,5 18.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 9, 1927.

When was the wreck of the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1927.

What country did the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 54 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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