Kerlano (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kerlano (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 1.719 N,5 32.709 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 54 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KERLANO (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | FR |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 10, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H5051/70 16.9.77 SANK 095DEGS, 4M FROM GWENNAP HEAD. (LL, 12.9.77). INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS IN 500142N, 053430W [OGB]. BR STD. H5051/70 13.12.77 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY DIVERS AND THAT AN ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO SALVAGE USING AIR BAGS. (LL 230). NCA. H1310/82/7 8.3.82 POSITIVE WK LOCATED IN 500141N, 053239W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). POSSIBLY KERLANO. RETAIN AS WK USC 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 27, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
DEVELOPED HEAVY LEAK 10M S OF LANDS END. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (LL & RCC PLYMOUTH).
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