Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.592 N,5 16.73 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.693200
  • Longitude: -5.278833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1843
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 WRECKAGE OF MAIN PART OF MAIN ENGINE LIES IN 514132N, 051640W. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). STS. NCA. HH100/351/14 30.11.98 HH100/351/14 30.11.98 DIVED IN 514134N, 051640W [OGB]. BROKEN UP AT BASE OF CLIFF. CARGO PITPROPS. CONSIDERED TO BE 'ANGELICA'. (D LEWIS, NOTES DTD 4.98). NCA, BUT SEE 011802224/12029. [WGD] POSN: 5141.592N, 0516.730W. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 15.3.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. AT BASE OF CLIFFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1838 BY GEORGE LUNNEL & CO, HOTWELLS, BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRISTOL GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER LEVER ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. 2 MASTS, SCHOONER RIGGED. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR DUBLIN. STRANDED ON SKOKHOLM ISLAND ON FOG. 1 PASSENGER LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP AT BASE OF CLIFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.592 N,5 16.73 W
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FAQ

Where is the QUEEN wreck located?

The QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.592 N,5 16.73 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEEN?

The seabed around the QUEEN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the QUEEN sink?

The QUEEN sank on Sep 1, 1843.

When was the wreck of the QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the QUEEN was discovered in 1977.

What country did the QUEEN belong to?

The QUEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUEEN carrying?

The QUEEN was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the QUEEN?

The QUEEN had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEEN?

The QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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