Serica (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Serica (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.421 N,6 19.519 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.907017
  • Longitude: -6.325317
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SERICA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1893
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3542/68 21.5.69 H3542/68 21.5.69 WRECK IN 495424N, 061925W ON BARTHOLOMEW LEDGES, ST MARY'S, BUT THE WRECKAGE IS REPORTED SOME 0.25M AWAY TO THE E OF WOOLPACK POINT (NOW CALLED SERICA POINT BY THE LOCALS). PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR PORT SAID. (R EDMONDS, REPORT 13.5.69). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2568/71 14.11.73 H2568/71 14.11.73 NOT INVESTIGATED. INFORMATION FROM LOCAL SOURCES, CONSIDERED RELIABLE, STATE VESSEL STRUCK UNCHARTED ROCK (NOW CALLED SERICA ROCK) IN ST MARY'S SOUND WHILST OUTWARD BOUND FROM ST MARY'S AND RAN ASHORE ON WOOLPACK POINT. WRECKAGE LOCATED 1971 BY MR COWAN IN ABOUT 40FT. VERY BROKEN UP AND LYING IN GULLIES BETWEEN THE ROCKS. NON DANGEROUS. (HMS HECATE, ROS DTD 16.7.73). NCA. 18.1.82 18.1.82 WRECKAGE IN 495423N, 061920W. IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). NCA. 21.11.13 SEP 2013/000010528 21.11.13 POSSIBLE WK 3.5MTRS HIGH SHOWN IN 4954.421N, 0619.519W [WGD] ON SHORELINE SURVEYS LTD SURVEY 'ST MARY'S ROADS', DTD 3.2013 [1:5000]. POSSIBLY SERICA. SURVEYED GEN DEPTH INS AS WK 8.6MTRS. INS AS WK USC 4.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2013

Circumstances of loss

19.11.93 BUILT IN 1888 BY BLACK, HAWTHORNE & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R GORDON & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR PORT SAID. ARRIVED SCILLIES 19.11.93 WITH EXTENSIVE STORM DAMAGE. AFTER SOME REPAIR SAILED FOR PLYMOUTH TO OBTAIN NEW LIFEBOATS. UNDER PILOT CONTROL AND IN CLEAR WEATHER, STRUCK A SUPPOSEDLY UNCHARTED ROCK AND BEGAN TO FILL. WAS RUN ASHORE HEAR THE WOOLPACK BEACON. AT HW THE UPPER DECK WAS ALMOST SUBMERGED. WAS EXAMINED FOR SALVAGE BUT BY 27.12 HAD BEGAN TO BREAK UP AND BY 3.1.94 WAS DECLARED CTL. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SERICA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.421 N,6 19.519 W.

How deep is the SERICA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.421 N,6 19.519 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SERICA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SERICA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SERICA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 24, 1893.

When was the wreck of the SERICA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SERICA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SERICA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SERICA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SERICA (POSSIBLY)?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2652 tons.

What type of wreck is the SERICA (POSSIBLY)?

The SERICA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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