Swift Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Swift Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.89 N,2 10.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.164833
  • Longitude: -2.168000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWIFT
Type schooner
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1855
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 9.2.77 HIT ROCK OFF NOIRMONT POINT & SANK IMMEDIATELY. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA. POSN 490957N, 021000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 HIT ROCK JUST OFF NOIRMONT POINT AND SANK IMMEDIATELY. CAPT PENNISON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF LOSS. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the SWIFT wreck located?

The SWIFT wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.89 N,2 10.08 W.

When did the SWIFT sink?

The SWIFT sank on Jun 30, 1855.

When was the wreck of the SWIFT discovered?

The wreck of the SWIFT was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the SWIFT carrying?

The SWIFT was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the SWIFT?

The SWIFT is classified as a schooner.

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