Prosperity (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Prosperity (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.425 N,2 38.483 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.473750
  • Longitude: -2.641383
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 98.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2088
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.1.74 18.1.74 STRANDED ON LA CONCHEE ROCK IN 492830N, 023840W. REPORTED BROKEN IN TWO. (LLOYDS 215). NCA YET. 19.1.74 19.1.74 LIES 1.5C N OF CONE ROCK IN 492830N, 023842W APPROX. (LLOYDS 215). NCA YET. 7.2.74 7.2.74 REPORTED NO LONGER VISIBLE, BELIEVED BROKEN FREE FROM REEF AND SUNK IN-SITU. LARGE QUANTITIES OF TIMBER WASHED ASHORE. (LLOYDS 215). NCA YET. H3635/71 26.2.74 H3635/71 26.2.74 DW IN 492830N, 023845W. (LLOYDS 215). HOWEVER, DECISON TO CHART DW PA, 2.5 CABLES N OF CONE ROCK, IN 492836N, 023841W. NC 807. H3635/71 3.9.79 H3635/71 3.9.79 DETAILED DIVER'S REPORT: ENGINES STILL SHOW AT 2HRS OFF LOW WATER WITHIN LA CONCHEE REEF, ON W SIDE OF MAIN ROCK. THESE ARE SURROUNDED BY BRIDGE & UPPER DECK SECTIONS WHICH WERE WASHED OFF WHILE VESSEL WAS AGROUND. STERN SECTION WAS WASHED OVER THE REEF AND NOW LIES APPROX 300YDS NE OF THE REEF, UPSIDE DOWN IN 30FT OF WATER, REASONABLY INTACT. BADLY SMASHED WKGE STRETCHES BACK HALF-WAY TO THE MAIN REEF. BOW SECTION LIES DETACHED JUST OFF REEF ON NE SIDE & JUST SUBMERGED AT LW SPRINGS. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). AMEND TO DW [PA DELETED] IN 492829N, 023824W [EUR]. BR STD. 21.10.94 21.10.94 PHOTOGRAPH OF 'ENGINES' BELIEVED TO BE OF MV 'PROSPERITY' LYING CLOSE TO REEF. STATE OF TIDE UNSPECIFIED. (N HEATH, EDITOR 'THE FRENCH COAST', R.C.C. PILOT BOOKS, REPORT DTD 7.10.94). NCA. 17.5.99 17.5.99 POSN 4928.578N, 0238.395W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4928.425N, 0238.483W.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAHI SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE OULU, FINLAND FOR TO PIRAEUS. EXPERIENCED ENGINE TROUBLE IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF GUERNSEY. ABANDONED AFTER THE VESSEL BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. EVENTUALLY DRIVEN AGROUND ON LA CONCHEE ROCK, OFF PERELLE BAY, W COAST OF GUERNSEY. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.425 N,2 38.483 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) sink?

The PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) sank on Feb 6, 1974.

When was the wreck of the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) belonged to CY.

What cargo was the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION)?

The PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 2088 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION)?

The PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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