Sheila Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sheila Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 8.036 N,4 42.465 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 66 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SHEILA |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 7.9 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 2, 1999 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1999 |
| Last Detection Year | 2014 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH232/450/04 10.5.99 SANK IN 5007.35N, 0442.14W [OGB]. (MRCC FALMOUTH, FAX DTD 2.5.99). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH232/450/04 13.5.99 WRECKAGE TRAWLED UP BY FV CAZADORA IN 5008.00N, 0442.4W [OGB], OR 146DEGS, 6.5M FROM DODMAN POINT. WRECKAGE CONSISTS OF WOODEN STERN SECTION PAINTED LIGHT BLUE, WHITE SPAR AND TWO BLOCKS AND FLARES. NO NAME VISIBLE. FLARES DATED 1.5.98 TO 12.2002. (MRSC BRIXHAM, TLX DTD 13.5.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 18.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 18, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF TWO RESCUED. PASSAGE FALMOUTH TO GUERNSEY.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 8.036 N,4 42.465 W
Sheila on Wreck Map
Sheila Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL