Sara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.206 N,1 20.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.903433
  • Longitude: -1.334950
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARA
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Surveying Details

H1310/82/29 29.9.82 WK LIES JUST INSIDE OF HENDON RK WITH BOILER ABOUT 12 FEET FROM SEABED. SUNK SW SIDE OF ROCK. ORIENTATION SW-NE WITH ENGINE ROOM AT NE END. ABOUT 30 YDS TO SOUTH IS AN OLD BELL BUOY. WRECKAGE WIDELY SCATTERED WITH 2 IRON PROPS NEAR THE BOILER AND ENGINES. (MR G R YOUNG LTR DTD 21.9.82). NCA - FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/796/01 22.12.98 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER STRIKING HENDON RK. EN ROUTE GOTHEBERG TO SUNDERLAND WITH CARGO OF PIT PROPS. BUILT 1883 BY W GRAY WEST HARTLEPOOL FOR MARTINI OF GLASGOW. SOLD TO AKTIESELSK SARA NORWAY IN 1902 WHEN RENAMED FROM ANT TO SARA. PORT OF REGISTRATION AT TIME OF SINKING LANGESUND, NORWAY. (G R YOUNG).

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FAQ

Where is the SARA wreck located?

The SARA wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.206 N,1 20.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARA?

The seabed around the SARA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SARA discovered?

The wreck of the SARA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SARA belong to?

The SARA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SARA carrying?

The SARA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SARA?

The SARA had a tonnage of 1100 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARA?

The SARA is classified as a motor vessel.

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