Upcerne Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Upcerne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.258667
- Longitude: -1.457950
|
| Wreck Depth |
34 m
|
| Water Depth |
40 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
UPCERNE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
100.9 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Sonar Length |
116 |
| Sonar Width |
26 |
| Shadow Height |
6.2 |
| Orientation |
160 |
| Tonnage |
2984 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 28, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2000 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 6, 2000 |
Surveying Details
H2780/18 16.5.18 SUNK 2.5 - 3 MILES S (M) OF COQUET ISLAND. (TH). POSN 551400N, 012500W. (SNO TYNE & AP REPORT, TYNE). SUNK IN 551730N, 012700W. (IDSA MASTER). H7050/20 5.10.20 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH. (TH). H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDW PA (1917). BR STD. H460/67 29.3.67 DELETE. BR STD. H1251/70 22.8.85 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 551531N, 012722W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 15.7.85). INS AS USC 25MTRS. - NM 2415/85. H1251/70 23.10.85 COULD NOT BE LOCATED USING SONAR. (HMS BRINTON, SIGNAL DTD 18.10.85). NCA. H4271/71 22.11.85 EXAM'D 15.7.85. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 40 TO 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. V BROKEN AND WELL DISPERSED. (HMS BEAGLE, 24.10.85). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 27.10.89 DIVED OCT '89 IN 551531N, 012724W IN ABOUT 140FT. LARGE AND LONG. LIES NW/SE. NO APPARENT SCOUR. AT HIGHEST POINT STANDS 22FT HIGH. (D COX, TELECON). NCA. HH100/351/06 14.4.93 DIVED AUG '89 IN 551532.5N, 012729.5W [WGD] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED AS UPCERNE BY NAME ON BELL. COMPLETE BUT COLLAPSED WITH ENGINE LYING TO STBD AND BOILERS UPRIGHT. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH ON SAND SEABED. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH009/843/01 6.1.00 EXAM'D 1.6.99 IN 5515.520N, 0127.477W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.6 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 133/313 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP WK WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 40. PASSAGE FROM NARVIK TO MIDDLESBOROUGH.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W
Upcerne on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the UPCERNE wreck located?
The UPCERNE wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W.
How deep is the UPCERNE and where exactly is it located?
The UPCERNE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W.
How deep is the seabed around the UPCERNE?
The seabed around the UPCERNE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.
When did the UPCERNE sink?
The UPCERNE sank on Apr 28, 1918.
When was the wreck of the UPCERNE discovered?
The wreck of the UPCERNE was discovered in 1918.
What country did the UPCERNE belong to?
The UPCERNE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the UPCERNE carrying?
The UPCERNE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the UPCERNE?
The UPCERNE had a tonnage of 2984 tons.
What type of wreck is the UPCERNE?
The UPCERNE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP