Shepherd Lad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shepherd lad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.828 N,0 46.435 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.530467
  • Longitude: 0.773917
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEPHERD LAD
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 6.55
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 2.28
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3805/72 22.7.72 LOCATED IN 533132N, 004701E. LEAST DEPTH OF 51FT [MLWS]. (LLOYDS 209 & THV MERMAID). INS AS WK 8FMS 3FT. - NM 1483/72. 23.6.75 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. NC 107. H4465/81 21.11.83 EXAM'D 20.3.83 IN 533150N, 004633E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 19.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, APPROX. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 150/330 DEGS. EVIDENCE OF AREAS OF WRECKAGE ABOUT 150MTRS E & W OF MAIN WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). BR STD. 6.10.93 WK SHOWN IN 533124N, 004703E ON KINGFISHER ICES 4B-82 [1992 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 23.9.20 IN 5331.828N, 0046.435E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.16MTRS. LENGTH 6.55MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 2.28MTRS. NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLL0WING COLLISION WITH MV BRIGHTLING.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the SHEPHERD LAD wreck located?

The SHEPHERD LAD wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.828 N,0 46.435 E.

How deep is the SHEPHERD LAD and where exactly is it located?

The SHEPHERD LAD lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.828 N,0 46.435 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEPHERD LAD?

The seabed around the SHEPHERD LAD lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SHEPHERD LAD sink?

The SHEPHERD LAD sank on Jul 20, 1972.

When was the wreck of the SHEPHERD LAD discovered?

The wreck of the SHEPHERD LAD was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SHEPHERD LAD belong to?

The SHEPHERD LAD belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SHEPHERD LAD?

The SHEPHERD LAD is classified as a trawler.

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