Scomber (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Scomber (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.507 N,3 16.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.925117
  • Longitude: -3.267350
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 0.4
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1564/26 13.3.26 STEAMER SCOMBER OF FLEET SUNK WHILST FISHING 3 MILES W X N OF LUNE BUOY IN 7 FATHOMS OF WATER ON 7.3.1926. 4 FT OF WHITE PAINTED MAST SHOWING AT LW. (BOARD OF TRADE, OBSTRUCTION REPORT DTD 8.7.12). APPROX POSN 535618N, 031310W. - TNM 481/26. HH090/758/01 9.11.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 758). AMENDED TO DEAD. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. HH091/227/01 - SEP 2008/000084288 10.10.08 EXAM'D 19.6.08 IN 5355.507N, 0316.041W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.28 IN GEN DEPTH 13.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 0.4MTR. LIES 070/250 DEGS. ROUNDED FORM. (NETSURVEY, HI 1227). ?ENGINE OR BOILER. INS AS FOUL 13.2MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2008

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK WHILST FISHING.

General Comments

?FRAGMENT OF WK, ?ENGINE OR BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 55.507 N,3 16.041 W
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FAQ

Where is the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.507 N,3 16.041 W.

How deep is the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.507 N,3 16.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 7, 1926.

When was the wreck of the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The SCOMBER (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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