Water Lily Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Water lily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.098 N,3 4.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.484967
  • Longitude: -3.082450
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WATER LILY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.3 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 64
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 15.9.1899 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 14 AND 15.9.1899. DEPTH 28FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 4FMS 4FT. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 8.0MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 8.5.06 HH091/124/01 8.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH 9.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1871 BY STRIBLEY, PADSTOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A B HUTCHINS, PADSTOW. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR WADEBRIDGE. RUN DOWN AND SUNK BY SS REBECCA WHILE AT ANCHOR ABOUT 430YDS NE BY E 1/4 FROM C7 RED BUOY. NO LIVES LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WATER LILY wreck located?

The WATER LILY wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.098 N,3 4.947 W.

How deep is the WATER LILY and where exactly is it located?

The WATER LILY lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.098 N,3 4.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WATER LILY?

The seabed around the WATER LILY lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the WATER LILY sink?

The WATER LILY sank on Sep 13, 1899.

When was the wreck of the WATER LILY discovered?

The wreck of the WATER LILY was discovered in 1899.

What country did the WATER LILY belong to?

The WATER LILY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WATER LILY carrying?

The WATER LILY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WATER LILY?

The WATER LILY had a tonnage of 64 tons.

What type of wreck is the WATER LILY?

The WATER LILY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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