Summary

The wreck of the Devon Coast lies in 16m of water (CD) south of Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex. It was found by the UKHO in 1976 and identified by means of a builders plate in 1981. In 2002 and 2003 Wessex Archaeology carried out a number of geophysical and diving surveys with the aim to test methodologies, to confirm the identification and to obtain details on the construction and appearance of the "Devon Coast".

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Results

The survey confirmed the identification of the Devon Coast and produced a basic plan of the wrecksite. The Devon Coast sank in a collision with the steamer Jeanie from Liverpool on the 4th of November 1908.

After the collision she was taken in tow by the Jeanie, but she sank before the protected waters of Cuckmere Haven could be reached.

Vessel specifications for the Devon Coast were obtained from Lloyds Register and the British Mercantile Navy List.