Silver Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silver queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.851 N,0 51.723 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.647517
  • Longitude: 0.862050
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER QUEEN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 83
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN ABOUT 27 MILES E BY N OF SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 533850N, 005150E FOR FILING ONLY. H4465/81 18.11.83 NOT FOUND DURING AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000300377 18.12.19 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1596). NCA
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLIDING WITH FLOATING WRECKAGE. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 38.851 N,0 51.723 E
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FAQ

Where is the SILVER QUEEN wreck located?

The SILVER QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.851 N,0 51.723 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER QUEEN?

The seabed around the SILVER QUEEN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the SILVER QUEEN sink?

The SILVER QUEEN sank on Mar 4, 1894.

When was the wreck of the SILVER QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER QUEEN was discovered in 1894.

What country did the SILVER QUEEN belong to?

The SILVER QUEEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER QUEEN?

The SILVER QUEEN had a tonnage of 83 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER QUEEN?

The SILVER QUEEN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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