Acer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Acer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.614 N,1 49.514 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.010233
  • Longitude: 1.825233
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 554
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Surveying Details

2.8.73 ON RIDENS SANDS IN 510047N, 014937E IN 20MTRS. TOP OF MAST 1.0MTR ABOVE SEA LEVEL AT LWS TIDE. MARKED WITH BICONIC BUOY. (LLOYDS 213). NC 1892. 17.8.73 WK MARKING BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 510042N, 015000E. (NAVEAM 280/73). H5493/69 24.9.73 DW (MAST) 348DEGS, 2.42M FROM CALAIS E BREAKWATER LT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH E TOPMARK CLOSE E. (BREST NM 73/33/03). - NM 1903/73. H4984/74 18.4.75 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (BREST NM 75 13 19). - NM 869/75. H4984/74 24.8.78 SHOWN AS WK 15.7MTRS IN 510041N, 014940E ON FRENCH 6651 & BREST NM 78 27 25. BR STD. 22.11.82 SHOWN IN 510040.2N, 014934.8E ON FRENCH 6474 [1982 EDN]. NE 1352. 30.9.97 SHOWN IN 510040N, 014932.5E ON FRENCH 7258 [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. SEP 2006/000378555 13.10.06 SHOWN AS WK 16.8MTRS IN 5100.614N, 0149.514E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7258 [EDN 3 DTD 2006]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK IN ROUGH WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE DUNKIRK TO LITTLEHAMPTON. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 3912/20

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FAQ

Where is the ACER wreck located?

The ACER wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.614 N,1 49.514 E.

How deep is the ACER and where exactly is it located?

The ACER lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.614 N,1 49.514 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACER?

The seabed around the ACER lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ACER sink?

The ACER sank on Jul 28, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ACER discovered?

The wreck of the ACER was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ACER belong to?

The ACER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ACER carrying?

The ACER was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ACER?

The ACER had a tonnage of 554 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACER?

The ACER is classified as a motor vessel.

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