Sovereign (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sovereign (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.444 N,4 55.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.474067
  • Longitude: -4.917900
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag CA
Length 61.6 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 60
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 10M NW OF LUNDY. (LLOYDS). 27.7.48 27.7.48 NDW SHOWN IN 512840N, 045640W ON SURVEY [E8262/2]. 6.10.72 6.10.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC 11FMS [20MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1179. H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 EXAMINED 19.9.78 IN 512825.0N, 045500.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX 2 LOP. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 080/240 DEGS. PROBABLY INVERTED AND EMBEDDED IN SEABED. MAINLY INTACT BUT SOME DEBRIS NEARBY. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN NEW POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 BY J GLEDDES, NOVA SCOTIA. HOME PORT HALIFAX. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MONTEVIDEO. CARGO COAL. SANK AFTER RUNNING DOWN AND SINKING SS HIGHGATE (QV). 8 MEN LOST, 8 RECOVERED BY BAY FISHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, PROBABLY INVERED AND WELL BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.444 N,4 55.074 W.

How deep is the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.444 N,4 55.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1890.

When was the wreck of the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1890.

What country did the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY)?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1224 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY)?

The SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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