Sarla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sarla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.203 N,4 31.989 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.153383
  • Longitude: -4.533150
Wreck Depth 44.5 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARLA
Type trawler
Flag FR
Sonar Length 12.9
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.8
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Surveying Details

H3804/72 10.5.78 REPD BY HMS BICKINGTON TO HAVE SUNK IN 510914N, 043200W. POSN BY DECCA. LIES IN 25FMS. SANK BY THE STERN. (CINCFLEET, SIGNAL DTD 15.4.78). INS AS USC 25MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2007/000015301 1.3.07 WK LOCATED IN 5109.304N, 0432.167W [WGD]. (HMS BROCKLESBY, EXERCISE GREY CORMORANT, SEPT 2006). RETAIN WK USC 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/158/01 29.6.09 EXAM'D 6.6.07; LOCATED IN 5109.203N, 0431.989W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.65 IN GEN DEPTH 48.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.0MTRS, HT 3.80MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 09.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5109.203N, 0431.989W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.50MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN NDW 44MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK BY THE STERN FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA TO TILBURY.

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FAQ

Where is the SARLA wreck located?

The SARLA wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.203 N,4 31.989 W.

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

The SARLA lies at a depth of about 44.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.203 N,4 31.989 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARLA?

The seabed around the SARLA lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the SARLA sink?

The SARLA sank on Apr 15, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SARLA discovered?

The wreck of the SARLA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SARLA belong to?

The SARLA belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the SARLA?

The SARLA is classified as a trawler.

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