Inverlane (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inverlane (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.28 N,1 21.127 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.938000
  • Longitude: -1.352117
Wreck Depth 4.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERLANE (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 2
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 9141
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2433/71 25.9.74 H2433/71 EXAM'D 25.9.74 IN 545616N, 012102W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.9 IN GEN DEPTH 5.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 6.6MTRS. (HMS EGERIA 1974). BR STD. HH090/796/01 23.12.98 HH090/796/01 23.12.98 EXAM'D 12.8.98 IN 545616.8N, 012107.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 4.9, FOUL 5.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.0 IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS. LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. LIES 120/300 MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE WK FRAGMENT. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. 21.4.08 21.4.08 THIS IS PART OF INVERLANE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 15.4.08). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL). OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. BEACHED AT WHITBURN WHERE SHE BROKE IN TWO. 4 MEN LOST. HAD BEEN REQUISITIONED AS A BLOCKSHIP FOR THE WESTERN APPROACH TO SCAPA FLOW. ON PASSAGE NORTHWARDS WHEN LOST. CARGO OF FUEL OIL PROBABLY FOR THE RN BASE IN THE ISLANDS. BOW SECTION LATER REFLOATED, AND TAKEN TO THE ORKNEYS AND USED AS BLOCKSHIP IN BURRA SOUND.

General Comments

FRAGMENT OF WRECK, SEE [5725]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.28 N,1 21.127 W
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FAQ

Where is the INVERLANE (PART OF) wreck located?

The INVERLANE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.28 N,1 21.127 W.

How deep is the INVERLANE (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The INVERLANE (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.28 N,1 21.127 W.

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

The seabed around the INVERLANE (PART OF) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the INVERLANE (PART OF) sink?

The INVERLANE (PART OF) sank on Dec 14, 1939.

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

The wreck of the INVERLANE (PART OF) was discovered in 1974.

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

The INVERLANE (PART OF) belonged to GB.

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

The INVERLANE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 9141 tons.

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

The INVERLANE (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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