Sheer Grace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sheer grace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.22 N,1 51.621 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.653667
  • Longitude: -1.860350
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEER GRACE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 11.6 m
Sonar Length 9
Sonar Width 2
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 188
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 2004
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.1,
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2012

Surveying Details

HH232/540/09 19.8.04 SANK IN 5039.19N, 0151.61W [WGD]. (MRCC PORTLAND, FAX DTD 15.8.04). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 25.10.12 EXAM'D 27.01.12 IN 5039.220N, 0151.621W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19.7MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 18.19MTRS. SCOUR 0.1MTR DEEP CLOSE S. LENGTH 9MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS, HT 0.5MTR. LIES 008/188 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES OBLIQUE TO NEIGHBOURING SANDWAVE CRESTS. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 17.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE, BURNED TO WATERLINE AND SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, BURNED TO WATERLINE BEFORE SINKING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 39.22 N,1 51.621 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHEER GRACE wreck located?

The SHEER GRACE wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.22 N,1 51.621 W.

How deep is the SHEER GRACE and where exactly is it located?

The SHEER GRACE lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.22 N,1 51.621 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEER GRACE?

The seabed around the SHEER GRACE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SHEER GRACE sink?

The SHEER GRACE sank on Aug 15, 2004.

When was the wreck of the SHEER GRACE discovered?

The wreck of the SHEER GRACE was discovered in 2004.

What country did the SHEER GRACE belong to?

The SHEER GRACE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SHEER GRACE?

The SHEER GRACE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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