St Anthony (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
St anthony (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.336 N,5 16.912 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.055600
  • Longitude: -5.281867
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY)
Type ancient military vessel
Flag PT
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1526
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT GUNWALLOE. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77). H1291/81 30.11.81 AT LEAST ONE CANNON AND SCATTERED ARTIFACTS LOCATED UNCOVERED ON SEABED IN 7MTRS OF WATER, BETWEEN 30 AND 180MTRS OFFSHORE FROM LOE BAR, NEAR GUNWALLOE FISHING COVE. THOUGHT TO BE FROM THE ST ANTHONY. APPLICATION MADE FOR DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC WK. (R. LARN, 22.11.81). H1291/82 5.2.82 AREA WITHIN 75MTRS OF POSN 500324N, 051706W DESIGNATED PROTECTED HISTORIC WRECK SITE. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 47/82). BR STD. H1291/82 12.3.82 CENTRE OF WRECK SITE INDICATED ON OS PLAN CUTTING IS 500318N, 051651W. AN AREA WITHIN 110MTRS WOULD NEED TO BE DESIGNATED TO PROTECT WHOLE SITE. (R. LARN, 4.3.82). SEP 2006/000387184 20.10.06 REST'D AREA NOW RADIUS 150MTRS CENTRED ON 5003.335826N, 0516.911581W [WGD]. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 2535/06). - NM 5348/06. HH091/246/01 8.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

ON VOYAGE FLANDERS TO LISBON WITH BULLION, PLATE & SILVER WHEN SHE WAS DRIVEN ASHORE BY 'AN OUTRAGEOUS TEMPEST OF THE SEA'. THE WRECK WAS LOOTED AND GOODS TO THE VALUE OF �10000 WERE CARRIED OFF. MANY ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SALVAGE THE REST OF THE CARGO BUT ALL HAVE FAILED. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.336 N,5 16.912 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 19, 1526.

When was the wreck of the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) belonged to PT.

What cargo was the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY)?

The ST ANTHONY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a ancient military vessel.

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