Stephil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Stephil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.594 N,3 11.981 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.026567
  • Longitude: -3.199683
Wreck Depth -0.6 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEPHIL
Type trawler
Length 22.3 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers G CONICAL BUOY
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2008

Surveying Details

H1777/67 6.11.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 540135N, 031154W. (HARBOUR MASTER, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, TELECOM 6.11.70) NCA YET NAVEAM 9719 ISSUED. H1777/67 24.11.70 DW, DRIES 2FT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 150FT SE OF WK. (BTDB NM DTD 12.11.70) - NM 1965/70. H2231/67 4.5.71 WORKS IN PROGRESS WITH VIEW TO RAISING WK. POSN OF WK BUOY IS 540139.5N, 031144W, SO WK PRESUMABLY IN 540140N, 031142W, ABOUT 1.5C NNE OF PRESENT CHARTED POSN. (HMS WOODLARK R OF S DTD 18.4.71 [K6066/1]). NCA. H2231/67 16.9.72 BEING LIFTED BY LIFTING VESSEL TAKLIFT 1. (LL, 19.9.72) VESSEL NOW LYING ASHORE ON QUAYSIDE SLIPWAY, BARROW. (LL, 26.9.72). H1777/67 26.9.72 WK AND BUOY REMOVED. (BTDB NM DTD 18.9.72). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 1875/72. RSDRA2022000010070 9.1.23 WRECK NOT LOCATED IN 2021 M/B DATASET. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1729). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

10.11.70 ABANDONED AT SEA DUE TO NET FOULING PROPELLOR. WASHED UP AT WALNEY ISLAND, WASHED OFF AND FLOATED IN WALNEY CHANNEL. FINALLY LOCATED BY HR MASTER HBR MASTER, BARROW. CREW RECOVERED. (TELECOM, HARBOUR MASTER BARROW-IN-FURNESS, & LL, 10.11.70).

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FAQ

Where is the STEPHIL wreck located?

The STEPHIL wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.594 N,3 11.981 W.

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

The STEPHIL lies at a depth of about -0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.594 N,3 11.981 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STEPHIL?

The seabed around the STEPHIL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the STEPHIL sink?

The STEPHIL sank on Nov 1, 1970.

When was the wreck of the STEPHIL discovered?

The wreck of the STEPHIL was discovered in 1970.

What was the tonnage of the STEPHIL?

The STEPHIL had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEPHIL?

The STEPHIL is classified as a trawler.

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