Isberg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Isberg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.27 N,1 52.868 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.604500
  • Longitude: 1.881133
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISBERG
Type motor vessel
Flag IS
Sonar Length 30
Orientation 30
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1983
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4006/83 5.5.83 H4006/83 5.5.83 EXAM'D 4.5.83 IN 533620N, 015300E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.5, FOUL AT 7.1MTRS. GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. MARKED BY N CARD, Q, 200MTRS N OF WK & S CARD, Q(6)+LFL 15S, 350MTRS S OF WK. (TH TELEX, 5.5.83). - NM 1301/83. 12.5.83 12.5.83 WK TO BE DISPERSED BY TH. (LL 12.5.83). H4006/83 20.10.83 H4006/83 20.10.83 WK NOW CLEAR AT 18.3MTRS. BUOYS PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH YARMOUTH, TELEX 26.9.83 & TH NM 52/83). - NM 2885/83. H3939/88 14.5.91 H3939/88 14.5.91 SMALL WK EXAM'D 18.3.91 IN 533614.8N, 015258.7E [OGD] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTHS 18 TO 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.4MTRS. LIES ABOUT 030/210 DEGS WITH SANDWAVE OF SIMILAR HEIGHT CLOSE SW. LENGTH ABOUT 30MTRS. DEBRIS WITH LOW ELEVATION EXTENDS BEYOND THE MAIN WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 461). BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH W GERMAN MV TILLA. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR CUXHAVEN.

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FAQ

Where is the ISBERG wreck located?

The ISBERG wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.27 N,1 52.868 E.

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

The ISBERG lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.27 N,1 52.868 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ISBERG?

The seabed around the ISBERG lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ISBERG sink?

The ISBERG sank on May 1, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ISBERG discovered?

The wreck of the ISBERG was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ISBERG belong to?

The ISBERG belonged to IS.

What cargo was the ISBERG carrying?

The ISBERG was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the ISBERG?

The ISBERG had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISBERG?

The ISBERG is classified as a motor vessel.

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