San Bernando (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San bernando (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.452 N,0 54.586 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.474200
  • Longitude: -0.909767
Wreck Depth 93 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.8 m
Width 13.8 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 169
Tonnage 3803
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1916
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1999

Surveying Details

SUNK 17M SE FROM LONGSTONE IN APPROX 553300N, 010000W. (WW1SL). H6330/87/3 6.1.89 H6330/87/3 6.1.89 LARGE WK EXAMINED 12.9.88 IN 552827N, 005429W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93.4 IN GEN DEPTH 103.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 103.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 169/349DEG AND IS APPARENTLY BROKEN AMIDSHIPS WITH HIGHEST POINT AT N END. SEVERAL SMALL AREAS OF DEBRIS, WITH NO HT, LIE NEARBY. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). INS AS WK 93MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 28.12.99 HH090/843/01 28.12.99 LOCATED 9.6.99 IN 5528.270N, 0054.668W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT EXAMINED AS LAY OUTSIDE OF SURVEY AREA. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. WK, BROKEN IN TWO. (GARDLINE, HI 843). CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. NCA. 21.2.08 21.2.08 THIS COULD BE SAN BERNADO. (R YOUNG). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELLASCO. BUILT IN 1896 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PALMERSTON SS CO (EDYE & CO, MANAGERS). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TYSSEDAL, NORWAY FOR SOUTH SHIELDS. CAPTURED BY UB-19, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT BUT BROKEN AMIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.452 N,0 54.586 W.

How deep is the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 93 meters and is located at coordinates 55 28.452 N,0 54.586 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY)?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3803 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY)?

The SAN BERNANDO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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