Tern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Tern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.434 N,0 13.128 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.590567
  • Longitude: 0.218800
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 927
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1931
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2010

Surveying Details

H1668/31 11.3.31 H1668/31 11.3.31 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 3.4M, 087DEGS FROM SPURN PT LT. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 10/31). POSN 533454N, 001300E. - NM 450T/31. H1668/31 13.3.31 H1668/31 13.3.31 SINKING POSN AMENDED TO 3.6M, 079DEGS FROM SPURN PT LT. THIS IS THE CORRECT POSN OF WK. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 11/31). PLOTS IN 533525N, 001314E. - NM 475T/31. H1668/31 9.3.31 H1668/31 9.3.31 G LT BUOY, FL.G.3S ESTABLISHED 150YDS E OF WK. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NMS 11&13/31). - NM 502/31. H1661/31 23.3.31 H1661/31 23.3.31 DW REMOVED AND LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 36/31). CANCEL TNM. - NM 1431/31. 6.9.13 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 OF IRON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TERN wreck located?

The TERN wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.434 N,0 13.128 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TERN?

The seabed around the TERN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the TERN sink?

The TERN sank on Feb 7, 1931.

When was the wreck of the TERN discovered?

The wreck of the TERN was discovered in 1931.

What country did the TERN belong to?

The TERN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TERN carrying?

The TERN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TERN?

The TERN had a tonnage of 927 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERN?

The TERN is classified as a steam ship.

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