Erne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Erne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.034 N,1 45.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.300567
  • Longitude: 1.764900
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERNE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Surveying Details

H59/24 14.6.24 POSN OF CASUALTY, ACCORDING TO MASTER OF THE 'BORS', WAS 511800N, 014600E. NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SEARCH IN APRIL 1924 BY TH STEAMER. (TH L.2948/24, 11.6.24). NCA. H4988/71 3.1.71 NOT FOUND, NOT SOUNDED DUE TO PROXIMITY OF S FALLS BANK. (HMS FAWN, H525 NO14/71). HH090/610/01 1.3.95 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

1.1.24 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS 'BORS'. (LL, 1.1.24).

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FAQ

Where is the ERNE wreck located?

The ERNE wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.034 N,1 45.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERNE?

The seabed around the ERNE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ERNE sink?

The ERNE sank on Dec 25, 1923.

When was the wreck of the ERNE discovered?

The wreck of the ERNE was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ERNE belong to?

The ERNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ERNE?

The ERNE had a tonnage of 168 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERNE?

The ERNE is classified as a trawler.

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