Royal Anne Galley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Royal anne galley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.48 N,5 12.99 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.958000
  • Longitude: -5.216500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL ANNE GALLEY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 38.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1721
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.2.92 REMAINS OF THIS WK THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED AMONG ROCKS IN THE SURF LINE AT THE LIZARD. (R SHERRATT, TELECON). COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. 10.3.93 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK. ARTIFACTS RECOVERED FROM SHALLOW SITE ADJACENT TO THE STAGS INDICATE THIS TO BE THE 'ROYAL ANNE GALLEY'. (R SHERRATT, 3.3.92, LETTER TO DISPOSAL SALES SECTION). ADU TO EXAMINE SITE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DESIGNATION AS A PROTECTED SITE. HH232/420/02 1.12.93 RESTRICTED AREA 100MTRS RADIUS CENTRED ON 495727N, 051256W [OGB] DESIGNATED AS PROTECTED SITE. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 2526/93). - NM 4374/93. 5.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. SEP 2006/368328 26.6.06 RESTRICTED AREA AMENDED TO 200MTRS RADIUS CENTRED ON 4957.48N, 0512.99W [WGD]. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1470/06). - NM 3563/06. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. VERY ROCKY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2012

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED DURING A STORM ON THE LIZARD. (COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY wreck located?

The ROYAL ANNE GALLEY wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.48 N,5 12.99 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY?

The seabed around the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY sink?

The ROYAL ANNE GALLEY sank on Nov 10, 1721.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY belong to?

The ROYAL ANNE GALLEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY?

The ROYAL ANNE GALLEY had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL ANNE GALLEY?

The ROYAL ANNE GALLEY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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