Seagull Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Seagull Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 57.111 N,5 12.495 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEAGULL |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 56 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 30, 1896 |
| Original Detection Year | 1969 |
| Last Detection Year | 2009 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | 5.12.69 WRECK ON SOUTHERN EDGE OF MEN HYR ROCK, THE LIZARD, WENT TO PIECES WHERE SHE LAY WITHOUT SALVAGE. SINGLE ENDED BOILER AND COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE STILL LIE IN 25FT OF WATER. LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED 5.12.69. (R LARN, HELSTON). POSN 495704.5N, 051226W FOR FILING ONLY. H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. NO SPECIAL SEARCH MADE. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.74). NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 11, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1877, WENT AGROUND ON MEN HYR ROCK WHILST ON PASSAGE NEWHAVEN TO LONDONDERRY. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).
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