Cerne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cerne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.327 N,1 42.249 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.572117
  • Longitude: 1.704150
Wreck Depth 24.27 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CERNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 99.4
Sonar Width 18.9
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 2579
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 670.0,,007.2,211.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1948/16 POSN 513411N, 014149E. - FNM 194/16. H7718/18 INS ON CHARTS AS ?DW. H2509/22 1.5.22 LEAST DEPTH 32FT REPORTED IN AREA. (HMS KELLETT 23.8.22). H6345/26 4.11.26 AMEND TO NDW. H7039/29 22.10.29 SWEPT TO 90FT IN ABOVE POSN. NO TRACE FOUND. SWEEP CARRIED OUT AT LOW WATER OVER AREA OF 4C BY 3C. (TH 18.10.29). DELETED. H2190/65 12.7.65 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 66FT. LEAST E/S 84FT, SEABED 114FT. APPEARS TO LIE E/W. BEAM 100FT, LENGTH PROBABLY OVER 500FT. GOOD ECHO. (HMS MYRMIDON, SIGNAL DTD 28.6.65). INS AS NDW. - NM 1362/65. 9.5.68 AMEND TO WK 14FMS. LC 1610. H5197/70 10.8.71 EXAM'D IN 513407N, 014220E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.1MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO SW 13FMS. - NM 1285/71. H4988/71 3.1.71 EXAM'D IN 513407N, 014220E [OGB] USING RO-RO HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.1, FOUL 24.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 37.0MTRS. WK LIES 170/350 DEGS. APPROX 350FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). 23.5.783 AMEND TO SW 24MTRS. NC 2051. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 EXAM'D 28.7.95 IN 513419.58N, 014214.82E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 23.8, FOUL 24.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.5 IN GEN DEPTH 35.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 6.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE INTACT WK, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/17 6.8.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE CERNE. IDENTIFIED BY VESSEL'S NAMED CROCKERY. (D RONNAN, EMAIL DTD 6.8.01). NCA. SEP 2017/000123580 22.9.17 EXAM'D 3.4.17; IN 5134.327N, 0142.249E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS, LENGTH 99.4MTRS, WIDTH 18.9MTRS, HEIGHT 9.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 670MTRS, 7.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 211 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY S P AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON, CLARKE & CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 309HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-7 AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the CERNE wreck located?

The CERNE wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.327 N,1 42.249 E.

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

The CERNE lies at a depth of about 24.27 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.327 N,1 42.249 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CERNE?

The seabed around the CERNE lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the CERNE sink?

The CERNE sank on Mar 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CERNE discovered?

The wreck of the CERNE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CERNE belong to?

The CERNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CERNE carrying?

The CERNE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CERNE?

The CERNE had a tonnage of 2579 tons.

What type of wreck is the CERNE?

The CERNE is classified as a steam ship.

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