Sincere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sincere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.862 N,0 24.844 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.364367
  • Longitude: -0.414067
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SINCERE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Surveying Details

HH242/351/01 1.11.91 WK LOCATED IN 542152N, 002443W. TO BE EXAM'D BY DIVERS FROM HMS DULVERTON WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (HUMBER MRSC, TLX 29.10.91). MARKED BY DAN BUOYS. (OCC, TH HARWICH 30.10.91). NCA YET. 18.11.91 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY RN DIVERS IN 542155N, 002446W - 1.53 MILE FROM HUNDALE POINT. SMALL WOODEN FV LYING IN 35MTRS, APPROX. UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (MR FENNER, BRITISH MARINE INSURANCE, TELECON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH242/351/01 20.1.92 EXAM'D 17.11.91 IN 542151N, 002444.5W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.4, FOUL AT 26.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.9 IN GEN DEPTH 28.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. (THV PATRICIA, 17.11.91). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.8.94 HALF OF HULL AND ENGINE TRAWLED UP BY TRAWLER VIGILANTES. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (FISHING NEWS, 26.8.94). HH090/730/01 14.11.97 NOT SURVEYED. LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN NETS BECAME FOULED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, PROBABLY ONLY PARTIAL WK REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the SINCERE wreck located?

The SINCERE wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.862 N,0 24.844 W.

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

The SINCERE lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 54 21.862 N,0 24.844 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SINCERE?

The seabed around the SINCERE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the SINCERE sink?

The SINCERE sank on Oct 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SINCERE discovered?

The wreck of the SINCERE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SINCERE belong to?

The SINCERE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SINCERE?

The SINCERE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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