Sarah Thinnesen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sarah thinnesen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.74 N,0 26.266 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.462333
  • Longitude: -0.437767
Wreck Depth 46.64 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARAH THINNESEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 27.1
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 3.29
Orientation 99
Tonnage 42
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

HH242/610/11 4.3.02 SANK IN 5427.0N, 0026.0W [WGD]. (MRSC HUMBER, FAX DTD 28.2.02). HH242/610/11 4.3.02 REFINED SINKING POSN FROM FV SITTING OVER WK IS 5427.76N, 0026.12W [WGD]. (MRSC HUMBER/RNW TELECON 28.2.02). INS AS WK 35MTRS. HH242/610/11 4.3.02 LOCATED IN 5427.75N, 0026.12W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.2 IN GEN DEPTH 52.1MTRS. APPEARS UPRIGHT. LIES APPROX NNW/SSE. (TH, FAX DTD 2.3.02). - NM 1635/02. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5427.740N, 0026.266W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 27.1MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HEIGHT 3.29MTRS, ORIENTATION 099/279 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DEGRADED AND NOT IDENTIFIABLE AS A SHIP ANY MORE; THE SITE CONSISTS OF THREE MOUNDS OF DISORGANISED DEBRIS. THE WRECK HAS MOST LIKELY BEEN MOVED FROM THE CHARTED POSITION AS A TRENCH/SCAR CAN CLEARLY BE SEEN IN THE MBES DATA FROM NE OF THE WRECKS CURRENT POSITION. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 IN DENMARK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G LILLEY, WHITBY. OIL ENGINE OF 313KW, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER INTO THE ACCOMMODATION, WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the SARAH THINNESEN wreck located?

The SARAH THINNESEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.74 N,0 26.266 W.

How deep is the SARAH THINNESEN and where exactly is it located?

The SARAH THINNESEN lies at a depth of about 46.64 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.74 N,0 26.266 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARAH THINNESEN?

The seabed around the SARAH THINNESEN lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SARAH THINNESEN sink?

The SARAH THINNESEN sank on Feb 28, 2002.

When was the wreck of the SARAH THINNESEN discovered?

The wreck of the SARAH THINNESEN was discovered in 2002.

What country did the SARAH THINNESEN belong to?

The SARAH THINNESEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SARAH THINNESEN?

The SARAH THINNESEN had a tonnage of 42 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARAH THINNESEN?

The SARAH THINNESEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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