Acorn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Acorn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.553 N,3 24.396 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.925883
  • Longitude: -3.406600
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACORN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 61
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2015

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 20 MILES S BY E FROM START POINT OR IN 495540N, 032430W. NCA. H1310/85 11.6.85 WK IN 495618N, 032330W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, CHART LOANED 6.6.85). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/912/01 21.11.01 EXAM'D 8.8.01 IN 4955.553N, 0324.396W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.7 IN GEN DEPTH 66.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 061/241 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLE WRECKAGE OR DEBRIS IN A PATCH OF HIGH REFLECTIVITY. CHART AS FOUL. (GARDLINE, HI 912). INS AS FOUL 65MTRS. BR STD. 15.10.15 EXAM'D 17.6.15; NOTHING LOCATED IN M/B DATA, NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1480). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE. SUNK BY GUNFIRE. PASSAGE GRANVILLE FOR CARDIFF.

General Comments

?WRECKAGE OR DEBRIS IN PATCH OF HIGH REFLECTIVITY

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FAQ

Where is the ACORN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ACORN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.553 N,3 24.396 W.

How deep is the ACORN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ACORN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.553 N,3 24.396 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACORN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ACORN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the ACORN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ACORN (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ACORN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ACORN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ACORN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ACORN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ACORN (POSSIBLY)?

The ACORN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACORN (POSSIBLY)?

The ACORN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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