Shipwrecks near Paignton

5 historic shipwrecks within 30 km of Paignton, UK, sorted by distance.

5 wreck positions, coloured by era. Tap a dot for the wreck page. Positions may be approximate; not for navigation.

Quick answers

How many shipwrecks are near Paignton?

5 wrecks on this map lie within 30 km of Paignton. The closest is HMS D1, about 12 km away.

What is the oldest wreck near Paignton?

Louis Sheid, lost 1939.

All 5 wrecks, nearest first

• HMS D1 about 12 km · submarine
• Church Rocks Wreck about 14 km · shipwreck
• Moor Sand site about 28 km · shipwreck
• Salcombe Cannon Wreck about 28 km · archaeological site
• Louis Sheid 1939about 29 km · general cargo ship · War action

Distances are straight-line from the town centre given by GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) to each wreck's recorded position (approximate; not for navigation).