The American Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
The american Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 12.663 N,3 27.974 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.211050
  • Longitude: -3.466233
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE AMERICAN
Type barque
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1289/74/365 9.1.75 OUTLINE OF VESSEL SEEN IN APPROX 511238N, 032754W [OGB]. TEN INCH THICK TIMBERS & DECK PLANKING UNCOVERED BY WINTER GALES. (J A EDWARDS, LTR DTD 23.12.74). FOR FILING ONLY. 12.11.07 HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THIS IS THE WK OF THE BARQUE 'THE AMERICAN', JAN 1881. WAS REPORTED IN THE LOCAL PAPER 'THE WEST SOMERSET FREE PRESS'. (G GILHAM, LTR DTD 29.10.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2002

Circumstances of loss

DRIVEN ON TO MINEHEAD STRAND WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BRISTOL TO WATERFORD. CARRIED A COMPANY OF TROOPS AND CIVILIAN PASSENGERS, OF WHOM 78 DROWNED AND SOME WERE WASHED ASHORE AT DUNSTER.

General Comments

TIMBERS AND DECK PLANKING ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 12.663 N,3 27.974 W
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FAQ

Where is the THE AMERICAN wreck located?

The THE AMERICAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.663 N,3 27.974 W.

When was the wreck of the THE AMERICAN discovered?

The wreck of the THE AMERICAN was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the THE AMERICAN?

The THE AMERICAN is classified as a barque.