Berar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Berar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.859 N,3 0.253 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.697650
  • Longitude: -3.004217
Wreck Depth 5.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERAR
Type sailing vessel
Flag IT
Length 57.5 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 926
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1896
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.5.72 THERE APPEARS TO BE REMAINS OF STEEL SAILING VESSEL AT CULVERHOLE PT IN 504152N, 030012W [OGB], APPROX 100FT BY 30FT. CARRYING IRON ORE BALLAST. HULL REDUCED BY WAVE ACTION TO KEEL & ONE SECTION OF RIB 12-15FT ABOVE SEABED, BUT ONLY 100YDS OFFSHORE AT LW, ONLY INCHES BELOW WATER LEVEL. (J. MOORE, NERC). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 24.6.85 THE STERN STILL VISIBLE WITH SMALL PROPSHAFT, APPROPRIATE TO A SAILING BARQUE. (J. GIBBS, LOCATED 23.6.85). HH091/242/01 & SEP 2009/000159377 21.10.09 EXAM'D SEPT 2008 IN 5041.859N, 0300.253W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.40 IN GEN DEPTH 8 - 9MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.5 - 3.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 045/225 DEGS. IN TWO PARTS, NE PART 38MTRS BY 10MTRS, SW PART 23MTRS BY 10MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). INS AS WK 5.4MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1863 BY W PILE & CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BORGA FOR SEVILLE. WENT ASHORE IN FOG THEN LATER STRUCK A ROCK MID WAY BETWEEN THE CENTRE OF CHARLTON BAY & CULVERHOLE PT. BROKE IN TWO, THE CARGO FLOATED AWAY COVERING LOCAL BEACHES FOR MILES. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO MAIN PARTS, LARGER PART TO NE

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FAQ

Where is the BERAR wreck located?

The BERAR wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.859 N,3 0.253 W.

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

The BERAR lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.859 N,3 0.253 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERAR?

The seabed around the BERAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BERAR sink?

The BERAR sank on Oct 7, 1896.

When was the wreck of the BERAR discovered?

The wreck of the BERAR was discovered in 1972.

What country did the BERAR belong to?

The BERAR belonged to IT.

What cargo was the BERAR carrying?

The BERAR was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the BERAR?

The BERAR had a tonnage of 926 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERAR?

The BERAR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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