Sterndon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sterndon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 10.463 N,3 29.34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.174383
  • Longitude: -3.489000
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STERNDON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

HH266/470/03 17.7.96 SAR SEARCH CENTRED ON 581028N, 032948W. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 12.7.96). SINKING POS'N NOT KNOWN, BUT CLOSE INSHORE. FOR FILING ONLY, NCA. HH266/470/03 1.8.96 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 501028.5N, 032915W [OGB] USING DECCA. LOCATED BY MFV MARGARET ELLEN. NOTICED AS OIL WAS BUBBLING UP TO SURFACE. BELIEVED TO BE LYING IN 9 FATHOMS OF WATER. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 30.7.96). INS AS USC 10MTRS. - NM 2895/96. HH266/470/03 15.8.96 WK CONFIRMED AS THAT OF STERNDON. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 2.8.96). HH266/470/03 27.9.96 SALVAGE OPERATIONS BEING CARRIED OUT. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 23.9.96).

Circumstances of loss

SANK. CREW OF ONE RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the STERNDON wreck located?

The STERNDON wreck is located at coordinates 58 10.463 N,3 29.34 W.

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

The STERNDON lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 58 10.463 N,3 29.34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STERNDON?

The seabed around the STERNDON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the STERNDON sink?

The STERNDON sank on Jul 12, 1996.

When was the wreck of the STERNDON discovered?

The wreck of the STERNDON was discovered in 1996.

What country did the STERNDON belong to?

The STERNDON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the STERNDON?

The STERNDON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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