Congener Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Congener Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.997 N,5 25.681 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.933283
  • Longitude: -5.428017
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONGENER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 29.9 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 134
Tonnage 254
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 2002
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH232/405/02 17.11.02 HH232/405/02 17.11.02 SANK IN 4955.9N, 0525.6W [WGD]. (MRCC FALMOUTH & LL 22.9.02). INS AS WK USC 45MTRS. - NM 5349/02. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 EXAM'D 19.9.04 IN 4955.997N, 0525.681W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.2 IN GEN DEPTH 62.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8.0MTRS. LIES 134/334 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WK LYING IN A SHALLOW DEPRESSION. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). UPRIGHT, BOWS NW. AMEND WK 54MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY BIDEFORD SHIPYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURLEY & GALE, WHITBY. OIL ENGINE OF 526KW, SINGLE SHAFT. HAD FIRE ON BOARD AND CREW ABANDONED TO LIFERAFTS. FIRE LATER EXTINGUISHED. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG ANGLIAN PRINCE.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT IN A MINOR DEPRESSION, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the CONGENER wreck located?

The CONGENER wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.997 N,5 25.681 W.

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

The CONGENER lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.997 N,5 25.681 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONGENER?

The seabed around the CONGENER lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the CONGENER sink?

The CONGENER sank on Sep 22, 2002.

When was the wreck of the CONGENER discovered?

The wreck of the CONGENER was discovered in 2002.

What country did the CONGENER belong to?

The CONGENER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONGENER?

The CONGENER had a tonnage of 254 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONGENER?

The CONGENER is classified as a trawler.

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