Bernicia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bernicia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.77 N,0 26.17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.446167
  • Longitude: 0.436167
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERNICIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 124
Tonnage 957
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 20M SSE FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H1271/76 21.9.81 H1271/76 21.9.81 SHOWN AS NDW IN 502606N, 002654E ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. NE 2451. 8.2.91 8.2.91 NOT INCLUDED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. NC 2451. 16.9.91 16.9.91 SCATTERED WRECKAGE STANDING ABOUT 6FT HIGH LOCATED IN 502645N, 002611E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, TELECON). INS AS WK USC 35MTRS. BR STD. 20.1.14 20.1.14 EXAM'D 3.10.13 IN 5026.770N, 0026.170E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.86 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1416). AMEND WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROUEN FOR LONDON. CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17).

General Comments

SCATTERED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.77 N,0 26.17 E
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FAQ

Where is the BERNICIA wreck located?

The BERNICIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.77 N,0 26.17 E.

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

The BERNICIA lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.77 N,0 26.17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERNICIA?

The seabed around the BERNICIA lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the BERNICIA sink?

The BERNICIA sank on Nov 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BERNICIA discovered?

The wreck of the BERNICIA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BERNICIA belong to?

The BERNICIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BERNICIA carrying?

The BERNICIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BERNICIA?

The BERNICIA had a tonnage of 957 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERNICIA?

The BERNICIA is classified as a steam ship.

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