Superb Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Superb Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 59.44 N,2 3.94 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.990667
  • Longitude: -2.065667
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUPERB
Type steam ship
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1850
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 2.2.77 ST ON GRUNE DE TURBOT, NEAR MAITRESSE ISLAND. (T TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, LTR DTD 6.1.77). POSN: 485930N, 020351W [EUR]. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 23.9.77 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2001

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 STRUCK THE GRUNE DE TURBOT, NEAR MAITRESSE ISLAND, WITH THE LOSS OF 17 LIVES. CAPT PRIAULX, IN CHARGE OF THE VESSEL AT THE TIME OF LOSS, WAS TAKING PASSENGERS TO VIEW THE WK OF THE 'POLKA' [A VESSEL SUNK UNDER THE CHARGE OF CAPT PRIAULX ONE WEEK EARLIER]. (T TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, LTR DTD 6.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the SUPERB wreck located?

The SUPERB wreck is located at coordinates 48 59.44 N,2 3.94 W.

When did the SUPERB sink?

The SUPERB sank on Sep 24, 1850.

When was the wreck of the SUPERB discovered?

The wreck of the SUPERB was discovered in 1977.

What was the tonnage of the SUPERB?

The SUPERB had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUPERB?

The SUPERB is classified as a steam ship.

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