Inver (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Inver (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.065 N,0 49.516 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.484417
  • Longitude: 0.825267
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVER (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1543
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1999

Surveying Details

H01143/40 10.2.41 H01143/40 10.2.41 FIXED BY HSA AND BEARING AND DISTANCE IN 512901N, 004937E. (CAPT. M/S SHEERNESS, 31.12.40). CHART AS DW. - NM 285/41. H5652/45 4.12.46 H5652/45 & H7801/46 4.12.46 WK IN TWO PARTS: 512903N, 004936E & 512901N, 004941E. (FRANKLIN SURVEY E7895/MQ [1946]). BR STD. H01143/40 30.12.48 H01143/40 30.12.48 TO BE DISPERSED. (C IN C NORE, 20.12.48). NCA YET. H01143/40 10.5.49 H01143/40 10.5.49 NO TRACE OF WRECKAGE. (C IN C NORE, 6.5.49). NCA YET. 24.11.49 HO1143/40 24.11.49 SWEPT CLEAR 30.25FT (WESTERN PART), 31FT (EASTERN PART). [12858]. (PLA, 8.11.49). AMEND WK 5FMS. - NM 2377/49. H910/60 26.3.62 H910/60 & H1933/61 26.3.62 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 1FT ON SURVEY K2356. NC 1185. H448/64 10.8.67 H448/64 10.8.67 SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 5FT [LAT] ON SURVEY K4196.BR STD. H3531/74 5.12.79 H3531/74 5.12.79 NOW LOCATED BY SOUNDING. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.5-8.5MTRS. WK MUST BE COVERED. CHART AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN HE 13/79). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 2.3.99 2.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8 [JAN-JUN'98]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHAMROCK SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR COWES. MINED & BROKEN IN TWO. 17 MEN LOST. (DODS, LL WW2, WW2SL, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the INVER (PART OF) wreck located?

The INVER (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.065 N,0 49.516 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INVER (PART OF)?

The seabed around the INVER (PART OF) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the INVER (PART OF) sink?

The INVER (PART OF) sank on Dec 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the INVER (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the INVER (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the INVER (PART OF) belong to?

The INVER (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVER (PART OF) carrying?

The INVER (PART OF) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the INVER (PART OF)?

The INVER (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1543 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVER (PART OF)?

The INVER (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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