Prince Royal Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Prince royal Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 54.031 N,1 53.892 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PRINCE ROYAL |
| Type | gunboat |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1187 |
| Tonnage Type | builders' measurement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 13, 1666 |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 1995 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 2.8.84 REPD REMAINS LOCATED BY MR SPENCE (BELL DIVING CONTRACTORS) WHO HAS BEEN AUTHORISED TO MAKE A SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (M.HICKSON). HH090/667/01 21.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. NEVER CHARTED. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 15, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND ON GALLOPER BANK. CAPTURED BY DUTCH NAVAL FORCE AND BURNED.
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