Shearwater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shearwater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 27.357 N,3 3.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.455950
  • Longitude: -3.050983
Wreck Depth 4.2 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEARWATER
Type launch
Flag GB
Length 14.6 m
Width 4.3 m
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2305/73 12.11.87 H2305/73 12.11.87 SANK NEAR C 23 BUOY IN 532720.5N, 030258.7W. DIVERS REPORT ONLY PARTIALLY VISIBLE ABOVE SEABED. ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING. LEAST DEPTH 4.2MTRS. (MD & HC WK CARD). INS WK 4.2MTRS. - NM 3608/87. HH091/124/01 26.4.06 LOCATED. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). NCA. 16.7.14 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12]. GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.357 N,3 3.059 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHEARWATER wreck located?

The SHEARWATER wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.357 N,3 3.059 W.

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

The SHEARWATER lies at a depth of about 4.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.357 N,3 3.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEARWATER?

The seabed around the SHEARWATER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SHEARWATER discovered?

The wreck of the SHEARWATER was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SHEARWATER belong to?

The SHEARWATER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHEARWATER?

The SHEARWATER had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEARWATER?

The SHEARWATER is classified as a launch.