Welsh Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Welsh princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.943 N,4 22.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.132383
  • Longitude: -4.368100
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELSH PRINCESS
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH226/350/01 10.8.89 REPORTED ON FIRE IN 490800N, 042200W. SANK, COMPLETELY BURNT OUT, IN 90MTRS. (LL, 1 & 3.8.89). NCA. HH351/353/01 28.11.89 WK, COVERED WITH MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 490800N, 042200W APPROX. (BREST NM 89 42 17). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 22.11.94 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN], COVERED BY WK NO [22905]. NCA. 15.1.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN, 1:345,000]. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2008/000048875 22.10.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [2008 EDN, 1:345,000]. AMEND TO LIVE. BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4907.940N, 0422.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. INS AS NDW PD AS FRENCH 6680 WILL NOT BE UPDATED UNTIL 2011. NC 2647. 8.9.09 WK USC PD 20MTRS SHOWN IN 4907.92N, 0422.09W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN '09 1:150,000, ADOPTION]. NC 2648. SEP 2015/000152363 26.8.15 SHOWN AS WK(PD) USC 20MTRS IN 4907.943N, 0422.086W [WGD] ON FR369300 [EDN 3.0, DTD 22.6.15]. MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

3.8.89 SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE. (LL, 1 & 3.8.89).

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FAQ

Where is the WELSH PRINCESS wreck located?

The WELSH PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.943 N,4 22.086 W.

How deep is the WELSH PRINCESS and where exactly is it located?

The WELSH PRINCESS lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.943 N,4 22.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WELSH PRINCESS?

The seabed around the WELSH PRINCESS lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the WELSH PRINCESS sink?

The WELSH PRINCESS sank on Jul 31, 1989.

When was the wreck of the WELSH PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the WELSH PRINCESS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the WELSH PRINCESS belong to?

The WELSH PRINCESS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WELSH PRINCESS?

The WELSH PRINCESS is classified as a yacht.

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