Thomas Vaughan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thomas vaughan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.042 N,5 15.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.734033
  • Longitude: -5.259400
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS VAUGHAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 645
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 REPD TO LIE IN JACK SOUND. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). POSN 514401N, 051530W FOR FILING ONLY. 30.8.85 30.8.85 ENQUIRY FROM HAVERFORD WEST POLICE STATION RE REQUEST TO USE EXPLOSIVES ON THIS WRECK. PRECISE POSN NOT KNOWN. 7.4.05 7.4.05 WK IS TOTALLY COLLAPSED. (DIVER MAGAZINE MARCH 2005). NCA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 NOT LOCATED 3.2011 BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1871 BY BACKHOUSE & DIXON, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLME LINE LTD (HINE BROS). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLACK, HAWTHORNE & CO, GATESHEAD. POSTED MISSING FOR SOME WEEKS. LATER FOUND IN JACK SOUND HAVING BEEN LOST IN BAD WEATHER WITH ALL HANDS. (SIBI).

General Comments

FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS VAUGHAN wreck located?

The THOMAS VAUGHAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.042 N,5 15.564 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS VAUGHAN?

The seabed around the THOMAS VAUGHAN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS VAUGHAN discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS VAUGHAN was discovered in 1882.

What country did the THOMAS VAUGHAN belong to?

The THOMAS VAUGHAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THOMAS VAUGHAN carrying?

The THOMAS VAUGHAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the THOMAS VAUGHAN?

The THOMAS VAUGHAN had a tonnage of 645 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS VAUGHAN?

The THOMAS VAUGHAN is classified as a steam ship.

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