Sea Legs Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea legs Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 24.94 N,4 55.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.415667
  • Longitude: -4.918167
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA LEGS
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.8.73 16.8.73 SANK 1.5M FROM 492500N, 044800W. (LLOYDS VOL 213). H4226/85 23.1.89 H4226/85 23.1.89 DUE TO AGE AND NATURE OF WK CONSIDER IT HAS BEEN REMOVED. (EPSHOM 26.10.88). AMENDED TO DEAD. 30.6.99 30.6.99 POSN LISTED AS 4925.0N, 0455.0W [EUR]. ACCURACY 1M. RECORD VALID. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED LIVE. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILEON PASSAGE FROM BRITTANY. (LLOYDS VOL 213).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SEA LEGS wreck located?

The SEA LEGS wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.94 N,4 55.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA LEGS?

The seabed around the SEA LEGS lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the SEA LEGS sink?

The SEA LEGS sank on Jul 27, 1973.

When was the wreck of the SEA LEGS discovered?

The wreck of the SEA LEGS was discovered in 1973.

What country did the SEA LEGS belong to?

The SEA LEGS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SEA LEGS?

The SEA LEGS is classified as a yacht.