Welbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Welbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.78 N,5 32.161 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.979667
  • Longitude: -5.536017
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELBURY
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1194
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1900
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77/116 26.4.77 H1282/77/116 26.4.77 REPD LOST ON LONGPEAK. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77). POSN 505845N, 053206W FOR FILING ONLY. 12.1.98 12.1.98 RE-ASSESSED - POSN NOT ACCURATE. AMENDED DEAD. SEE [17961]. HH009/799/02 25.10.02 HH009/799/02 25.10.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. ROCKY OUTCROPS IN THIS LOCATION. (NP 1008, HI 799). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 1999

Circumstances of loss

30.4.1900 ON VOYAGE BILBAO TO CARDIFF WHEN SHE STRUCK LONGPEAK IN FOG. BROKE IN HALF A FORTNIGHT LATER. HER CARGO STILL LITTERS THE BEACH AND HER STERN FRAME AND PROPELLOR SHAFT STAND UP AT LOW TIDE. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL2). [ACCORDING TO DODS - WAS WRECKED 30.4.1900 AND GROSS TONNAGE WAS 1847TONS - SEE WK RECORD 17961].

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FAQ

Where is the WELBURY wreck located?

The WELBURY wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.78 N,5 32.161 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WELBURY?

The seabed around the WELBURY lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the WELBURY sink?

The WELBURY sank on Apr 24, 1900.

When was the wreck of the WELBURY discovered?

The wreck of the WELBURY was discovered in 1977.

What country did the WELBURY belong to?

The WELBURY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WELBURY carrying?

The WELBURY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WELBURY?

The WELBURY had a tonnage of 1194 tons.

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