Tern 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tern 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 33.967 N,2 57.432 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.566117
  • Longitude: -2.957200
Wreck Depth 70.73 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERN 1
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 1.2
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1977
Bottom Texture 4,9
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2023

Surveying Details

H3965/75 30.3.77 SANK ABOUT 1M S OF DUNCANSBY HEAD, IN 583542N, 025700W. (LL, 31.1.77). INS AS NDWPA IN 583542N, 025700W. BR STD. H2336/84 19.3.86 EXAM'D 29.5.85 IN 583359N, 025720W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS, LENGTH 11.6MTRS, BEAM 2.4MTRS. LYING 000/180DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2022000137295 22.11.22 EXAM'D 03.08.2021; IN 5833.967N, 0257.432W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. LENGTH 2.56MTRS, WIDTH 2.11MTRS, HEIGHT 1.2MTRS. SEVERLY DEGRADED. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-1216). AMEND NDW 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW.

General Comments

SEVERLY DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the TERN 1 wreck located?

The TERN 1 wreck is located at coordinates 58 33.967 N,2 57.432 W.

How deep is the TERN 1 and where exactly is it located?

The TERN 1 lies at a depth of about 70.73 meters and is located at coordinates 58 33.967 N,2 57.432 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERN 1?

The seabed around the TERN 1 lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the TERN 1 sink?

The TERN 1 sank on Jan 29, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TERN 1 discovered?

The wreck of the TERN 1 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TERN 1 belong to?

The TERN 1 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TERN 1?

The TERN 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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