Serenity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Serenity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.851 N,0 6.589 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.680850
  • Longitude: -0.109817
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SERENITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 48 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 14
Tonnage 587
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H8065/39 17.12.39 ATTACKED 8 TO 9 MILES OFF WHITBY. (C IN C ROSYTH, 17.12.39). SANK 8 MILES ENE OF WHITBY. (WW2SL). H4069/72 8.2.73 WK LOCATED BY TRAWLER SCORESBY IN 40FMS. BEST FIX BY DECCA GAVE 544045N, 000630W. (FOSNI, 22.1.73). NCA YET. H2534/74 3.12.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) IN 544104N, 000634W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL.1). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/554/01 1.2.93 EXAM'D 13.10.92 IN 544050.4N, 000628.9W [OGB] USING RANGE/RANGE HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.4 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 63.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT, LYING 014/194 DEG ON LEVEL SAND-RIPPLED SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 554). BR STD. 23.2.11 THIS IS CONFIRMED AS SERENITY. (C RACEY). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY G BROWN & CO (MARINE) LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. FIVE CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 139HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NEWBURY DIESEL CO, NEWBURY. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the SERENITY wreck located?

The SERENITY wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.851 N,0 6.589 W.

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

The SERENITY lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.851 N,0 6.589 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SERENITY?

The seabed around the SERENITY lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the SERENITY sink?

The SERENITY sank on Dec 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SERENITY discovered?

The wreck of the SERENITY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SERENITY belong to?

The SERENITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SERENITY carrying?

The SERENITY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SERENITY?

The SERENITY had a tonnage of 587 tons.

What type of wreck is the SERENITY?

The SERENITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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